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Do Higher Satellites Move Faster?

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Do Higher Satellites Move Faster? Do higher satellites move faster? A: No, satellites that orbit at different altitudes have different speeds. Satellites that are further away actually travel slower. The International Space Station has a Low Earth Orbit, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) above the earth’s surface. Is a higher orbit faster? The greater the

Do Satellites Have A Constant Velocity?

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Do Satellites Have A Constant Velocity? Do satellites have a constant velocity? Velocity – is a vector quantity, it possesses both magnitude and direction. A geostationary satellite orbits the earth with a velocity of 3.07km/s. So, the satellite orbits the earth with a constant speed of 3.07km/s because the magnitude of its speed is constant.