Asked by Brooke Thompson on Jun 25, 2024
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________ satellites have the longest orbital life.
A) GEO
B) LEO
C) MEO
D) VEO
Orbital Life
imagines the existence and daily activities of humans living in orbit around the Earth or other celestial bodies, considering aspects like space habitats, gravity, and resource management.
GEO
An acronym for Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, a type of orbit 35,786 kilometers above Earth's equator following the direction of Earth's rotation, used by satellites for communication and broadcasting.
LEO
Stands for Low Earth Orbit, referring to satellites that orbit the Earth at altitudes between about 160 and 2,000 kilometers.
- Acquire knowledge about the diverse kinds of satellites, their movements, and the costs involved.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the diverse kinds of satellites, their movements, and the costs involved.
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