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A satellite is in Earth orbit with an altitude at perigee of 1000 km and an altitude at apogee of 2000 km. (Note it says

A satellite is in Earth orbit with an altitude at perigee of 1000 km and an altitude at apogee of 2000 km. (Note it says altitude not radius).

What is the semimajor axis of the orbit?

Please express your answer in kilometers and just enter the numeric portion of you answer in the box provided (don't include units).

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