Satellites 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PhysicsAstronomyGCSEAQA Created by: RachelCreated on: 24-04-08 06:53 Geostationary Satellites Orbit the earth high above the equator, moving at the same rate as the earth This means that they always stay above the same point on earth Take 24 hours (obviously) to complete an orbit Uses: Communications satellites 1 of 2 Low Polar Orbits Move continuously ove the North and South Poles whilst the earth spins Much closer to the earth's surface Scan the earth several times each day Uses: Monitoring satellites- used to take shots of the environment to monitor things such as the weather and climate change Secret information satellites- collecting information on other countries 2 of 2
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