Low-orbit satellites are not used for communications because they

heat up and melt

produce sonic booms

do not provide 24 hour/ day contact to the users on Earth

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : heat up and melt

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What height must a satellite be placed above the surface of the earth in order for its rotation to be equal to earth's rotation?

22,426.4 miles

23,426.4 miles

26,426.4 miles

27,426.4 miles

Correct Answer : 22,426.4 miles

The owner of AsiaSat 2 is

Japan Satellite System (JSAT)

Singapore Satellite Commision

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China Great Wall Industry Corporation

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