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Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering : Avionics - Quiz(MCQ)
What is the number of satellites present in the Iridium system?
A)
72
B)
66
C)
51
D)
32

Correct Answer :   66


Explanation : The satellite systems use low-earth-orbit satellites to perform the relay services to the main telephone system or to make a connection directly between any two cellular telephones using the system. One of the oldest and most widely used is the Iridium system. It uses a constellation of 66 satellites in six polar orbits with 11 satellites per orbit 420 mi above the earth.

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