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Sun-synchronous polar orbit illustration showing key satellite parameters: 705 km nominal altitude, 98.2° inclination, 98.9-minute orbital period, and 9:45 A.M. local crossing time. The diagram displays both the satellite's orbital path and its corresponding ground track across Earth's surface, demonstrating how polar-orbiting satellites achieve global coverage.

Sun-synchronous Polar Orbit Diagram

Sun-synchronous polar orbit illustration showing key satellite parameters: 705 km nominal altitude, 98.2° inclination, 98.9-minute orbital period, and 9:45 A.M. local crossing time. The diagram displays both the satellite's orbital path and its corresponding ground track across Earth's surface, demonstrating how polar-orbiting satellites achieve global coverage.

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