Satellites: Paths, Roles, and Global Reach
The text explains how satellites stay fixed relative to Earth, highlights INTELSAT as a global network reaching over 140 countries, and describes satellite functions. It notes relay between satellites in lower orbits and Earth stations, and details weather satellites taking global weather data and aiding search and rescue by locating ships and aircraft in distress.
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National Library Week Preview Features Award Winners
The Mini Page highlights National Library Week with a feature on award winning authors. The piece notes libraries and reading as pathways to science and imagination.
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National Library Week
Navigation satellites above the horizon
About 12,500 miles altitude marks the orbital plane for 24 navigation satellites. At any moment five satellites are visible above the horizon, while those below are blocked by Earth.
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