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The orbit of Sun synchronous satellite iskm in altitude.

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1000

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100

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900

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The correct option is C 900
The surveillance area of Sun synchronous satellite is less than that of the geostationary satellites.
A satellite travels at a speed of approximately 7.5 km per second.

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