Here's why:
* Apparent Motion: From Earth, satellites can appear to overtake each other simply because they are at different altitudes and speeds. The one further out might be moving slower but covering more ground, making it look like it's passing the inner one.
* Actual Speed: The actual speed of a satellite is determined by its orbital velocity, which depends on its altitude and the gravitational pull of the Earth. A satellite in a lower orbit will generally have a higher speed than a satellite in a higher orbit.
So, to answer your question, we need more information!
Do you mean:
* Apparent overtaking from Earth: This is a visual effect and the faster satellite might be the one at a lower altitude.
* Actual overtaking in space: This would mean the satellite with the higher orbital velocity is overtaking the other.
Let me know if you have more details, and I can give you a more precise answer!
