Molniya Satellite

3.5. Orbit of a Molniya Satellite

In 3D and 2D

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On the upper northern hemisphere the normal geo-stationary satellites are not visible. The video shows how the orbits of the so-called Molniya satellites have been selected to serve over part of there orbit as nearly gestational.

molnya_satellite.mpg (18 MB)

molnya_satellite.wmv (1,4 MB) (lower resolution)