Sun synchronous orbit sso is a particular kind of polar orbit.
Types of satellites based on orbits.
There are a number of definitions associated with various different types of satellite orbits.
An orbit about the center of a galaxy the sun follows this type of orbit about the galactic center of the milky way.
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Russian communications satellites and the sirius radio satellites currently use this type of orbit.
Geostationary orbits also called geosynchronous or synchronous are orbits in which the satellite is always positioned over the same spot on earth many geostationary satellites are above a band along the equator with an altitude of about 22 223 miles or about a tenth of the distance to.
1 5 4 sun synchronous orbits satellites.
Geostationary orbita satellite on a geostationary or geosynchronous orbit stays in the same spot relative to earth.
Satellites moving close to the earth s surface are.
Even a deviation within 20 to 30 degrees is still classed as a polar orbit.
There are several types of earth orbit and each offers certain advantages and capabilities.
The satellite moves in an extreme ellipse with the earth close to one edge.
Moons by contrast are not in a heliocentric orbit.
Pisacane 2005 the molniya orbit is highly eccentric.
Well known overlapping classes include low earth orbit polar orbit and geostationary orbit.
Satellites in a polar orbit do not have to pass the north and south pole precisely.
You can also classify satellites based on their height above earth s surface.
The above three are the major three categories of satellites apart from these the satellites are also classified based on the following types of orbits.
Satellites can operate by themselves or as part of a larger system a satellite formation or satellite constellation.
The satellite s orbit is a critical component of its function.
Polar orbits are a type of low earth orbit as they are at low altitudes between 200 to 1000 km.
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Satellite orbits vary greatly depending on the purpose of the satellite and are classified in a number of ways.
Basically there are 3 kinds of satellite orbits which depend on its position relative to the surface of the earth.
These satellites rise and set with the sun.
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Low earth orbits leo leo satellites occupy a region of space from about 111 miles 180 kilometers to 1 243 miles 2 000 kilometers above earth.
There are three basic kinds of orbits depending on the satellite s position relative to earth s surface.
When satellites orbit the earth either in a circular or elliptical orbit the satellite orbit forms a plane that passes through the centre of gravity or geocentre of the earth.