A larger number of geostationary earth orbit (GEO)satellites are required for global coverage than mid-earth orbit (MEO)satellites.

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MEO satellites are positioned at a lower altitude than GEO satellites, which allows for fewer satellites to provide global coverage. This is because MEO satellites can cover more area with their orbit, while GEO satellites remain stationary over a single point on the earth's surface.

A Larger Number of Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)satellites Are Required