The Swarm constellation of satellites is currently well on its way towards its final position in space, in a geocentric polar orbit a few hundred kilometers above Earth's surface. A series of intricate thruster burns is currently being conducted to insert the three vehicles into their proper orbits. Swarm A and B will fly less than 460 kilometers (290 miles) above the surface, while Swarm C will occupy a slightly higher orbital perch, at 530 kilometers (330 miles). The spacecr...
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