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Low Earth Orbit

Consider the following statements:

  1. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) encompasses Earth-centred orbits with an altitude of 2,000 km or less.
  2. It is considered the area in Earth orbit near enough to Earth for convenient transportation, communication, observation and resupply.
  3. This is the area where the International Space Station and many other satellites currently orbit the Earth.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above