For those seeking technical depth, certain "bibles" of the industry are frequently cited in academic and professional guides:
For Earth observation, the geometry of the sensor determines the swath width (the area covered on the ground in one pass).
Design your constellation so that if one satellite fails, the "geometry" of the remaining fleet still meets minimum mission requirements.
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