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Explain what is Meant by Satellites in Polar Orbit? What is it Useful for?

Author: eric_galvao



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-They have a Lower Orbit then Geo Satellites and Sweep both of the Poles as the Earth Rotates -Them being much Closer will allow them to Move Faster. So they orbit every 2 Hours. -And these Orbits are Short makes it so Practical for Weathering, Mapping & Surveillance as they can Scan the Next bit of the Globe as it Orbits meaning Earth can Monitored Daily.


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