The Molniya orbit exhibits a ground track having 180 deg rotational symmetry about the equator.

The Molniya orbit exhibits a ground track having 180 deg rotational symmetry about the equator. Correct Answer False

Molniya orbits are highly eccentric orbit which does not have apogee and perigee in the same equatorial plane. The Molniya orbits have a argument of perigee of approximately -90 deg and apogee at 63 deg. Due to this, the satellite is in the northern hemisphere for a longer time compared to the southern hemisphere. Thus, there isn’t any rotational symmetry of the ground tracks.

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