A _____ satellite system employs many satellites that are spaced so that, from any point on the Earth at any time, at least one satellite is on a line of sight, each in an orbit at an altitude of less than 1,000 miles.
A) very small aperture terminal (VSAT)
B) microwave
C) low earth orbit (LEO)
D) geostationary

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The description given matches the characteristics of a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite system. LEO satellites are placed in orbits at a lower altitude (less than 1,000 miles) than geostationary satellites, which makes it possible for signals to be transmitted with lower latency. Additionally, LEO satellites are spaced out in such a way that at least one satellite is always in a line of sight from any point on Earth, ensuring seamless global coverage. VSAT and microwave are types of communication technologies, and geostationary satellites are placed in stationary orbits at a much higher altitude than LEO satellites.

A _____ Satellite System Employs Many Satellites That Are Spaced