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The communication relay sats are in a geosync orbit at 35,786 km constant. The imaging satellites with the mirrors and telescopes are more dynamic and in eccen
by defrost 1y ago
The communication relay sats are in a geosync orbit at 35,786 km constant.
The imaging satellites with the mirrors and telescopes are more dynamic and in eccentric LEO orbits at a similar height to the starlink sats.
see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KH-11_KENNEN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KH-11_KENNEN (and the heading Resolution and ground sample distance indicating the close approach height being closer to earth's surface than typical starlink sat).