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The earth is a planet. An earth satellite is an artificial satellite that orbits the earth A geostationary satellite is an earth satellite that orbits at a height (approximately 22,000 miles) precisely determined to ensure that the satellite remains over the same spot on the earth's surface at all times, thus appearing from the earth to be stationary in the sky.
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What is the space in an image that seems farthest away from the viewer called?
background
Question 21 A satellite on the geostationary orbit can cover as much as half of the earth's surface.?
Yes; it is fairly far away, so it can cover almost half the Earth's surface - but not quite.
How far above the earth is geostationary orbit?
Geostationary satellites are in an orbit that's 22,282 mi (35,786 km) above the surface of the Earth. For more on Geostationary satellite orbits, visit http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx
What is satellite longitude in satellite communication?
satellite is satellite
What is the part of an artwork that seems farthest away?
The Vanishing point, i think. Vanishing point is where everything points to and fades out of view. It might be the background.
