The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses satellites to support navigation on Earth - AQA - A-Level Physics - Question 2 - 2021 - Paper 2

In a higher circular orbit, the linear speed ($v$) of the satellite is given by: $v = \omega (R + h)$

As the orbit increases in radius, the angular speed $\omega$ decreases according to: $\omega = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{(R + h)^3}}$

Therefore, although the higher orbit has a larger radius, the decrease in $\omega$ leads to a lower linear speed compared to that of the satellite in Question 02.1. Thus, the satellite in a higher orbit travels more slowly than the one in a lower orbit.