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Molniya orbit

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Some space tools fly in a special loop.

NASA molniya oblique.png
NASA molniya oblique.png
They stay over the top of the Earth for a long time. This helps us watch the weather. It also helps us talk to people far away. It is a very smart way to fly. Can you look up at the sky?

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