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Old 09-27-2007, 03:19 PM   #22
Saphyre
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Orbits

GPS Satellites operate in a Mid-Earth Orbit, approximately 1/2 of the height of the satellites shown in UT's pic. This type of orbit allows for better GPS service near the polar regions of the Earth.

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