NASA | Landsat's Orbit

The satellite's instruments can view a 185 km wide swath and capture images as it orbits Earth. It travels at 4.7 miles per second, moving from north to south over the sunlit side and south to north over the dark side. Each orbit takes 99 minutes, allowing for about 15 orbits in a day. The orbit is designed so that the entire Earth's surface is viewed every 16 days, with the cycle repeating on the 17th day.

What is the width of the swath that the satellite's instruments can view?

• 150 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

• 185 kilometers

• 250 kilometers

At what speed does the satellite travel as it orbits the Earth?

• 3.5 miles per second

• 4.7 miles per second

• 5.2 miles per second

• 6.0 miles per second

How long does it take for the satellite to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 99 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 60 minutes

How many orbits does the satellite complete in a 24-hour period?

• 18 orbits

• 15 orbits

• 12 orbits

• 10 orbits

How often does the satellite provide a complete view of the Earth's surface?

• Every 20 days

• Every 16 days

• Every 12 days

• Every 10 days