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arz · 07-17-2003, 05:24 PM

Yes, the two most common are LEO (low earth orbit) and GEO (geosynchronous earth orbit).

There are many other orbits, however. The GPS constellation orbits at MEO - mid earth orbit. The black spy satellites in some cases have very odd-shaped orbits designed to swing them low over the surface and then head way out again.

07-17-2003, 05:24 PM	#11
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	Yes, the two most common are LEO (low earth orbit) and GEO (geosynchronous earth orbit). There are many other orbits, however. The GPS constellation orbits at MEO - mid earth orbit. The black spy satellites in some cases have very odd-shaped orbits designed to swing them low over the surface and then head way out again.