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Apart from geostationary satellite orbit, some other orbits are also used for satellite communication. Which one from the following is not used for satellite communication?

Polar circular orbit

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Inclined highly elliptical orbit

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Both (A) and (B)

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An equatorial circular orbit at a height of around

42, 400 k m

above the surface of the earth

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Solution

The correct option is C An equatorial circular orbit at a height of around $42, 400 k m$ above the surface of the earth
Polar circular orbit and inclined highly eliptical orbit is also used for satellite communication.

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