SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SATELLITESICY BODIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
how are large groups of satellites called?
A
satellite gatherings
B
satellite constellations
C
there is no special name.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A satellite constellation (or swarm) is a network of identical or similar-type artificial units with the same purpose and shared control. Such groups communicate to worldwide-located ground stations and sometimes are inter-connected. They work as a system and are designed to complement each other.

Detailed explanation-2: -A satellite constellation is a number of similar satellites, of a similar type and function, designed to be in similar, complementary, orbits for a shared purpose, under shared control [3].

Detailed explanation-3: -A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites working together as a system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The largest satellite constellation is Starlink, operated by SpaceX (USA).

Detailed explanation-5: -Each satellite circles the Earth twice a day. Expandable 24-Slot satellite constellation, as defined in the SPS Performance Standard. The satellites in the GPS constellation are arranged into six equally-spaced orbital planes surrounding the Earth.

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