Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, which means they always stay above the same point on the Earth's equator. The Av needed to reach these orbits is about 10.7k. Can the Shuttle fly to S geosynchronous orbit? About how much payload can an Atlas V deliver there?

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Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous
orbit, which means they always stay above the same
point on the Earth's equator. The Av needed to reach
these orbits is about 10.7k. Can the Shuttle fly to
S
geosynchronous orbit? About how much payload can
an Atlas V deliver there?
Transcribed Image Text:Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, which means they always stay above the same point on the Earth's equator. The Av needed to reach these orbits is about 10.7k. Can the Shuttle fly to S geosynchronous orbit? About how much payload can an Atlas V deliver there?
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