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What was the primary driver for the shift from terrestrial to space-based telecom systems?
What was the primary driver for the shift from terrestrial to space-based telecom systems?
Which type of orbit has an orbital period equal to Earth’s rotation period?
Which type of orbit has an orbital period equal to Earth’s rotation period?
What is the primary payload of a communication satellite?
What is the primary payload of a communication satellite?
What is the weight range of a typical communication satellite?
What is the weight range of a typical communication satellite?
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What concept was instrumental in the development of geosynchronous and geostationary orbits?
What concept was instrumental in the development of geosynchronous and geostationary orbits?
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Geostationary orbit is not the same as geosynchronous orbit.
Geostationary orbit is not the same as geosynchronous orbit.
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The concept of geostationary and geosynchronous orbits was first proposed by Arthur C. Clarke.
The concept of geostationary and geosynchronous orbits was first proposed by Arthur C. Clarke.
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A geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) is used to achieve a geosynchronous orbit.
A geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) is used to achieve a geosynchronous orbit.
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A communication satellite typically weighs around 1000 kg.
A communication satellite typically weighs around 1000 kg.
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The primary payloads of a communication satellite are antennas, transmitters, and receivers.
The primary payloads of a communication satellite are antennas, transmitters, and receivers.
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