Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100–450 km (62–280 miles), has distinct advantages. Remote-sensing cameras can take better pictures, communications and radar require less power, and atmosphe…
Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100450 km (62280 miles), has distinct advantages. Remote-sensing cameras can take better pictures,… [+5889 chars]