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Differentiate between geo-stationary satellite and polar satellite on the basis of orbital motion, distance from earth and its uses.

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Properties	Geo-stationary satellites	Polar Satellites
(i) Orbital	Revolve in equatorial orbits and complete one circle of the earth in 24 hours.	Revolve in polar orbits of the earth and take less time to complete one circle of earth.
(ii) Distance from the Earth surface	Placed at a height of 36000 km from the Earth surface.	Placed at a height of 500-800 km from Earth surface.
(iii) Uses	Uses as communication satellites.	Remote sensifig, weather science and environment related studies.

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