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Sun-synchronous orbit

space Maturity 7-9

Some tools fly in space.

Heliosynchronous orbit.svg
Heliosynchronous orbit.svg
They go around the Earth. They pass over us at the same time each day. This helps them take good pictures. The light stays the same. It is very helpful. Can you see the sun?
Sun-Synchronous Orbit with LST Zones.svg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit with LST Zones.svg

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Sun-Synchronous Orbit with LST Zones.svg
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