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Geosynchronous Orbit (Posted on 2004-06-05)

A prominent politician recently proposed, as part of our SDI, to place a defensive satellite in geosynchronous orbit directly above Washington, D.C.

What if anything is wrong with his suggestion?

See The Solution Submitted by SilverKnight

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The huge masses of hot air rising from some well known buildings would throw the satellite out of orbit.

Posted by Federico Kereki on 2004-06-05 11:40:07

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