Radio Navigationeasy#1144
GPS satellites orbit at an altitude of approximately:
A
2,000 km
B
10,900 km
C
20,200 km
CorrectD
36,000 km
Explanation
GPS satellites orbit at approximately 20,200 km (10,900 NM) altitude with an orbital period of about 11 hours 58 minutes.
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