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What is the number of satellites present in the Iridium system?(a) 72(b) 51(c) 66(d) 32I had been asked this question in final exam.My query is from Satellite Applications topic in chapter Satellite Communication of Avionics

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Correct answer is (c) 66

Explanation: The satellite systems use low-earth-orbit satellites to perform the relay services to the main TELEPHONE system or to make a connection directly between any TWO cellular telephones USING the system. One of the oldest and most widely used is the Iridium system. It uses a CONSTELLATION of 66 satellites in six polar orbits with 11 satellites per orbit 420 mi above the earth.



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