So then, if I wanted multiple satellites in the same plane (like the real system has) I could essentially find all of the launch windows for each of the six planes and then only launch in those windows to send my desired satellite into my desired plane, right?
Thank you, I had the thought that the time of the launch was related to all of this right as I was drifting off to sleep last night thinking about this. I'm glad I was on to something!
Hey Guys,
The things I understand:
1. GPS satellites orbit on six separate planes, all inclined at 55 degrees relative to the equator.
2. The Planes are inclined(?) relative to each other at increments of 60 degrees.
3. The GPS satellites orbit in a circular semi-sidereal 12-hour orbital...
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