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Why are satellites placed into orbit at least 150 km above Earth’s surface?

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because its just enough to where its not out f the gravitational pull and not close enough to be pulled back to earth. Hope it helps
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It's TO AVOID AIR RESISTANCE on E2020. Hope I helped :)

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