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As the title says,

How do satellites ensure they are orientated towards the Earth to allow of clear connections, whilst having their solar panels face the sun?

I understand reaction wheels are involved, but I'm unsure of the specifics.

Connor
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    There are lots of ways. From what I understand a Gravity Boom is the most common: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity-gradient_stabilization – Greg Miller Mar 16 '22 at 01:49
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    I would say that this is answered here: https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/4441/does-a-satellite-naturally-turn-in-phase-with-its-orbit-always-facing-earth " want a satellite to constantly point its radio dish towards Earth while orbiting it, or its solar panels towards the Sun if it is instead orbiting it. " – blobbymcblobby Mar 16 '22 at 03:17

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