Satellites Flashcards
1
Q
What are Low Earth Orbit Satellites?
A
Military - Very close to the Earth - Pole to Pole orbit
2
Q
What are Medium Orbit Satellites?
A
GPS - Use each other’s distance to work out where you are - Different orbits
3
Q
What are Geostationary Satellites?
A
Communication and Weather - Stays in the same place above the Earth - Very fast orbit
4
Q
What are natural satellites?
A
Things that orbit planets naturally (i.e. moons)
