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Geosynchronous satellite


 

A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite whose orbital speed equals the Earth's rotational speed. If such a satellite's orbit lies over the equator, it is called a geostationary satellite. The orbits are known as geosynchronous orbit and geostationary orbit.

Related Topics:
Satellite - Equator - Geosynchronous orbit - Geostationary orbit

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