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Where is the primary body located with respect to the elliptical orbit of maverick weather satellite?

The primary body in the context of an elliptical orbit, such as that of the Maverick weather satellite, is typically Earth. The satellite orbits around Earth in an elongated path, with Earth located at one of the two foci of the ellipse. This means that the distance between the satellite and Earth varies throughout the orbit, resulting in the satellite moving faster when it is closer and slower when it is farther away.


A satellite that is near the Earth is pulled into orbit by its gravity. The satellite is affected by Earth's gravity because of?

The satellite is affected by Earth's gravity due to the gravitational force exerted by the Earth, which acts on all objects with mass. This force pulls the satellite toward the Earth, creating a balance between gravitational pull and its forward momentum, resulting in an orbit. The strength of the gravitational force decreases with distance, but at the relatively close range of low Earth orbit, it remains significant enough to keep the satellite in a stable path around the planet.


What is the force that makes satellites orbit at the same height around the earth?

Gravity keeps satellites in orbit. The closer you are to the Earth, the faster you have to go to maintain your orbit. At low Earth orbit, the altitude of the Space Station, you make an orbit every 90 minutes. At the Moon's distance you need over 27 days to go around the Earth. In-between there is an altitude which matches the rate of the Earth's rotation. Many satellites orbit at this altitude.


From earth one satellite appears to overtake another the faster satellite is?

The faster satellite appears to overtake another satellite when observed from Earth. This is because the faster satellite covers a greater distance in the same amount of time, causing it to catch up to and pass the slower satellite.


What is satellite orbital spacing?

Satellite orbital spacing refers to the distance between different satellites in orbit around the Earth. This spacing is carefully planned to prevent collisions and to optimize coverage, communication, and other functions of the satellite network. Satellite operators coordinate with each other and regulatory bodies to ensure safe and efficient use of orbital space.

Related Questions

Doubling the distance between an orbiting satellite and the earth will result in what change in the gravitational attraction between the two?

One Fourth as muchNote:When you talk about gravitational forces, the "distance" you're working withis the distance between the object and the center of the Earth. That's about4,000 miles more than its altitude above the surface.


What is a sentence for the word apogee?

Apogee is the farthest distance between the moon (or a satellite) in its orbit around earth.


Is satellite is between the moon and earth?

yes satellite is between moon and earth. moon can see a satellite only for ten hours in a day


Which force attaracts satellite towards the earth?

The force of gravity, between Earth and the satellite.


What is the distance of the center of the earth to a Geostationary satellite?

42300 km


Where is the primary body located with respect to the elliptical orbit of maverick weather satellite?

The primary body in the context of an elliptical orbit, such as that of the Maverick weather satellite, is typically Earth. The satellite orbits around Earth in an elongated path, with Earth located at one of the two foci of the ellipse. This means that the distance between the satellite and Earth varies throughout the orbit, resulting in the satellite moving faster when it is closer and slower when it is farther away.


What is slant range in satellite communication?

Slant range is the LOS (line of site ) distance between the earth station and the satellite and it is very important in satellite link calculation .For instance to calculate the pathloss slant range would be used.Furthermore slant range is a means to describe the satellite location above the surface of the earth.


What happens to the laser light when it reaches the satellite in the ranging system?

When the laser light reaches the satellite in a ranging system, part of the light is reflected back towards the Earth. By measuring the time it takes for the light to travel to the satellite and back, the distance between the Earth station and the satellite can be calculated with high precision. This helps in monitoring the satellite's position and orbit.


Is the moon the largest satellite of earth?

The moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and so is the largest.


How is information sent between earth and satellite?

information is sent between earth and satellite because the satellite people can live and work for long periods an then information launches threw space


When does apogee occurs?

Apogee is a place, not en event. Apogee is the point in the orbit of an Earth satellite at which the satellite is farthest from the Earth. (Since all closed gravitational orbits are ellipses rather than circles, the distance between the orbiting bodies changes.)


A satellite that is near the Earth is pulled into orbit by its gravity. The satellite is affected by Earth's gravity because of?

The satellite is affected by Earth's gravity due to the gravitational force exerted by the Earth, which acts on all objects with mass. This force pulls the satellite toward the Earth, creating a balance between gravitational pull and its forward momentum, resulting in an orbit. The strength of the gravitational force decreases with distance, but at the relatively close range of low Earth orbit, it remains significant enough to keep the satellite in a stable path around the planet.