Is there any way to see orbiting satellites?

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Is there any way to see orbiting satellites?

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May 25, 2011

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Satellites are fascinating, but for most people they're somewhat mysterious. They float somewhere in space, invisible to the naked eye -- or are they? In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 25, 2011

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