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Poles
are unique
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No geostationary
satellite is visible from poles
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Can use inclined
geosynchronous satellites
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Reliance on
older, shared or cast-off satellites
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Periodic
connection times
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At
CARAs beginning (1991)
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2 satellites
available (1200-2400 baud)
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2.6MB/day total
throughput
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No Internet
connection
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Batch files only
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~6 hours contact
time
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