Types of Orbits
•Below are different types of orbits that are used to support a wide variety of applications/mission types ranging from science to surveillance.
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GSO – Geo Stationary Orbit
Approx: 22,236 Miles Altitude ASL
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Circular Orbit
Elliptical Orbit
Parobolic Orbit
Hyperbolic Orbit
Crowd Question:
1.What’s a good use for GSO orbit?