Question

A _____ satellite system employs many satellites that are spaced so that, from any point on the Earth at any time, at least one satellite is on a line of sight, each in an orbit at an altitude of less than 1,000 miles. a. very small aperture terminal (VSAT) b. microwave c. geostationary d. low earth orbit (LEO)

Answer 1

d. low earth orbit (LEO)

Explanation:

This type of satellites form a constellation deployed as a series of “necklaces” in such a way that at any time, at least one satellite is visible by a receiver antenna, compensating the movement due to the earth rotation.

Opposite to that, a geostationary satellite is at an altitude that makes it like a fixed point over the Earth´s equator, rotating synchronously with the Earth, so it is always visible in a given area.