Space Flashcards

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What is a satellite

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An object that orbits another object

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What are the benefits of satellites

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GP’s, weather forecasting, communication, scientific discovery, space exploration, security

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What ia geostationary satellite

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Stays above the same point on the earths surface
Has a period of 24 hours
Orbits at an altitude of 36000 km

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