UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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Geostationary satellite
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Low polar orbit satellite
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A set of satellites with different orbital patterns
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The earliest spy satellites would be placed in a low orbit so that they could collect information about military and civilian operations in other countries. The earliest of these spy satellites-or reconnaissance satellites, as they were also known-gathered information using photographs.
Detailed explanation-2: -LEO satellites are commonly used for communications, military reconnaissance, spying and other imaging applications.
Detailed explanation-3: -GSAT 7 series satellites are advanced satellites developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to meet the communication needs of the defence services.
Detailed explanation-4: -Artificial satellites used for a variety of military purposes. Of approximately 4000 satellites successfully launched between 1957 and 1999, about 50% have been either specifically military or usable for military purposes. Major functions of military satellites include communications, positioning and navigation, …