How fast does the Earth rotate on it's axis?

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How fast does the Earth rotate on it's axis?

The Reason I am asking this is I would like to know how fast geostationary (communication) satellite's orbit the Earth..I know the ISS orbits at about 16.000 MPH. If anyone know's I would appreciate it but I need accurate answers please...Thank You All

2007-07-25 17:57:17 · 1 answers · asked by karlanax68 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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The speed of satellite's is based on the velocity at which the satellite would "fall" in a circular orbit rather than spiral down to the earth. It has nothing to do with the Earth's rotation. At the equator, the earth rotates about 1060 miles/hour.

2007-07-25 18:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋