Question

There are _______ gps satellites orbiting the earth.
a. 42
b. 10
c. 28
d. 24

Answer 1

There are 24, with 6 planes of orbit and 4 satellites in each. They are set up this way to be able to trace and triangulate any spot on the globe. There are also spare satellites for each plane that are at the ready to be launched when a main one goes down.

Answer 2

The answer is D. 24 satellites are in orbit.