Aug 1, 2016 · The orbit you have shown is an elliptical inclined geosynchronous orbit. The shape is actually called an Analemma. In fact, the image you provided is of the Sun doing something …

Sep 1, 2015 · an orbit in which the satellite continuously remains "directly overhead" for the same ground position on Earth This is a description of a geostationary orbit, which is a special case …

As the picture below (kind of) shows, there are lots of satellites in geostationary orbit. Couple this with the fact that certain longitudes are more desirable than others (like above North America...

The positions of satellites in geostationary orbits can be characterized by their longitude, the longitude of a point on Earth's equator that is nadir to the spacecraft. Satellites in GEO will som...

Sep 18, 2013 · We have a similar question in What is the current cost-per-pound to send something into LEO? While launching to a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is of course expected to be a …

Yes indeed the geosynchronous orbits are more limited than all others combined (both in physical space and in electromagnetic spectrum space). But that maybe for now, with so many …

Jan 10, 2020 · This reminds me of a Sun-synchronous orbit. Not the answer to your question, but weird in that it always track the same spot on Earth with regard to the Sun, e.g. always …

Communications satellites are placed in a circular orbit where they stay directly over a fixed point on the equator as the earth rotates. These are called geosynchronous orbits. The altitude of a …

Earth's geostationary orbit has many human-made satellites which have helped vastly with communications and research. Aside from this artificial collection, are there any other objects …

A geosynchronous orbit is one where a satellite's orbital period (more or less) matches a planet's rotation period. However, this is distinct from a geostationary orbit, where a satellite must …