The height of a geostationary satellite from the Earth’s surface is approximately
(A) 36,000 km
(B) 42,000 km
(C) 30,000 km
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : 36,000 km
Question Asked : SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam 2011
Explanation : A geostationary orbit is a circular orbit 35,786 kilometres above the Earth's equator and following the direction of the Earth's rotation. Communications satellites and weather satellites are often given geostationary orbits, so that the satellite antennas that communicate with them do not have to move to track them, but can be pointed permanently at their position in the space.
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