CELESTIAL MECHANICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site dawn-dusk orbit Dawn-dusk orbit of RADARSAT-1 A type of sun-synchronous orbit that allows a satellite to be permanently bathed in sunlight. This allows the satellite to be powered almost entirely by its solar panels. RADARSAT-1, for example, travels in a dawn-dusk orbit with an altitude of 798 km, period of 100.7 minutes, and inclination of 98.6°. Related category    • CELESTIAL MECHANICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP