LANDSAT series of satellites move in near polar orbits at an altitude of :

Options

A. 3600 km
B. 3000 km
C. 918 km
D. 512 km

Answer

C

Explanation

Landsats 1 through 3 operated in a near polar orbit at an altitude of 920 km with an 18 day repeat coverage cycle. These satellites circled the earth every 103 min completing 14 orbits a day.