Chapter 2.3 Flashcards

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geosynchronous orbit

A

when an object stays in orbit over the equator

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polar orbit

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satellite in orbit over the poles

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3
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perigee

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point closest to earth in orbit

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4
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apogee

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point farthest from earth in orbit

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5
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Landsat

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American satellites in orbit collecting information.

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satellite

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any object in orbit around another object with a larger mass

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