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It greatly depends on what the satellite is for and who owns it how far up it orbits. Imaging satellites need to be close to the Earth, so they orbit about 130 miles up. Communications satellites are generally at 23,000 miles up. GPS satellites are up about 13,000 miles.
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Why don't launch geostationary satellite for GPS?
Because they can't provide worldwide coverage. To cover near-polar areas, inclined orbits are necessaries. Since the geostationary orbit must lay on the equatorial plane, it doesn't suit to fit GPS requirements.
Is Geostationary satellites view weather patterns in low Earth orbits over the 2 poles of the Earth?
Geostationary satellites are positioned over the equator, providing continuous coverage of a specific region on Earth, but they do not have a direct view of the poles. Low Earth orbit satellites, on the other hand, can capture images of the poles as they pass over them in their orbit. These satellites give a more comprehensive view of weather patterns over the entire Earth, including the poles.
What type of satellite orbits the earth at 22300 miles above the earth?
A satellite in a geostationary orbit orbits the Earth at around 22,300 miles above the equator. Geostationary satellites appear to be stationary in the sky relative to a fixed point on the Earth's surface, making them ideal for communication and weather monitoring.
What are earth's artificial sateillites?
Artificial satellites orbiting Earth are man-made objects launched into space for various purposes such as communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and scientific research. They can be either in geostationary or low Earth orbit, and examples include the Hubble Space Telescope, GPS satellites, and communications satellites.
Do all satellites orbit the same direction?
No, all satellites do not orbit Earth at the same altitude. An good overview of this can be found on http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx. This overview reviews Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit and Geostationary Orbits.
Why communication satellites are stationed geostationary orbits?
the communication satellites take 24 hours to complete their one revolution around the earthso the orbit of revolving satellite is called geostationary orbit.
Do all space satellites stay in the thermosphere?
No. That only applies to low Earth orbit. Geostationary satellites orbit beyond it.
What type of orbit is used by gps satellites subsynchronous or sunsynchronous?
Geostationary satellites are the ones used for GPS satellites.
What is a geostationary satellite?
Geostationary is the moving orbit in the plane of the equator. Geostationary satellites are 22,300 miles above the Earths surface, and remain stationary at a fixed point. Weather and communication satellites are examples of geostationary satellites.
What is the name of the orbit that allows satellites to orbit the earth but yet appear stationary?
The Earth orbit in which satellites appear to be stationary is called the, "Geostationary Orbit". Some call it a synchronous orbit.
What are placed into orbit above the equator and used to predict weather?
Geostationary satellites.Geostationary satellites.
Do the satellites orbit earth in the exosphere?
Satellites orbit Earth in the thermosphere and exosphere, which are the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere. The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where most satellites, particularly those in geostationary orbit, are found.
How far above the earth is geostationary orbit?
Geostationary satellites are in an orbit that's 22,282 mi (35,786 km) above the surface of the Earth. For more on Geostationary satellite orbits, visit http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx
What are two artificial satellites that orbit New Zealand?
Satellites cannot orbit one country. They may remain in geostationary orbit, but only at the equator. Therefore no satellite stays above only New Zealand.
How many miles above the Earth are satellites typically positioned?
Satellites are typically positioned around 22,236 miles above the Earth in a geostationary orbit.
What are the most important uses of geostationary satellites?
Geostationary satellites orbit in a constant position relative to the surface of the planet. They generally follow the Clarke Belt, named in honor of Arthur C. Clarke, which is about 22,300 miles above the equator.
What can you say about the orbit time of a satellite in lower orbit then geostationary one?
Its closer to the earth. Can say much more without know the velocity of the satellites
