41.4k views
3 votes
What is the difference between LEO and GEO satellites? PLS ANSWER FAST

User Ycseattle
by
5.1k points

2 Answers

4 votes
These satellites are called Geostationary because they appear fixed as they move at the same angular velocity as the Earth and orbit along a path parallel to Earth's rotation, providing coverage to a specific area. ... Meanwhile, LEO satellites revolve at an altitude between 160 to 2,000 kilometers (99 to 1,200 miles).
User MHibbin
by
5.5k points
4 votes

Answer: LEO satellites are low earth orbiting whereas GEO satellites are geostationary earth orbiting satellites.

Explanation: Satellites in low Earth orbit, or LEO, are the closest devices to Earth. You'll often hear the terms GEO and GSO used interchangeably, but they’re not always the same. Both types of satellites sit at roughly 22,300 miles above Earth’s surface, but the way they orbit is different.

User Zozo
by
5.1k points