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Originally Posted by _Richard_
they have mid-90s satellites over Diego Garcia?  |
Diego Garcia is about 2400 miles north west of the search zone. Military satellites that see that area do not necessarily see to the south of there very far. Thier task is to support military operations north, in the gulf area, etc.
That wouldn't be civilian communications satellites such as those used for civil air traffic, TV, GPS, etc.
The USA is about 2800 miles wide across the center. Slightly bigger... yet Dish Network requires 6 satellites to cover it, Direct TV has 5. Both those services have spots they still do not reach even with 6 birds up there.