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Exploring Mars In the not-too-distant future astronauts will travel to Mars to carry out scientific explorations. As part of their mission, it is likely that a “geosynchronous” satellite will be placed above a given point on the Martian equator to facilitate communications. At what altitude above the surface of Mars should such a satellite orbit? (Note: The Martian “day” is 24.6229 hours. Other relevant information can be found in Appendix C.)
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