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INSAT and IRS are two series of satellites launched by India. Which among these are geostationary satellites? Distinguish between sun-synchronous and geostationary satellites.

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Geo Stationary SatellitesSun-Synchronous Satellites
1. Orbits at an altitude of about 36000 km from the earth.1. The attitude of the orbit less than 1000 km from the earth
2. Travels in the same speed of rotation of earth2. Polar-orbiting
3. Field of view is extensive3. Comparatively less field of view
4. Used for telecommunication and weather studies4. Used in remote sensing


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