Chapter 2.3 Flashcards
1
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geosynchronous orbit
A
when an object stays in orbit over the equator
2
Q
polar orbit
A
satellite in orbit over the poles
3
Q
perigee
A
point closest to earth in orbit
4
Q
apogee
A
point farthest from earth in orbit
5
Q
Landsat
A
American satellites in orbit collecting information.
6
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satellite
A
any object in orbit around another object with a larger mass