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Category - Geodesy & Mapping

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What type of orbit around the Earth places a satellite at exactly the same place in the sky at exactly the same time each day?
  1. Geostationary
  2. Geosynchronous
  3. Elliptical
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: B -A geosynchronous orbit around the Earth places a satellite at exactly the same place in the sky at exactly the same time each day. A satellite in a geostationary orbit maintains the same position relative to the Earth’s surface. Elliptical orbits are used to keep communication satellites within view of their assigned ground stations and/or receivers.
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