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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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even in a geosynchronous orbit, i don't believe that a satellite can stay fixed directly above a particular spot on earth unless that spot lies on the equator.

i'm not at all sure of this, just guessing...

Posted by rixar on 2004-06-05 14:18:29

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