Answer to Question #160128 in Field Theory for Eva

Question #160128
A communication satellite is placed in an orbit above the equator in such a way that it remains stationary above a given point on the earth below. What is a geosynchronous orbit and state another name for it?
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2021-02-04T15:43:26-0500

A geostationary orbit, also referred to as a geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO), is a circular geosynchronous orbit 35,786 kilometres (22,236 miles) above Earth's equator and following the direction of Earth's rotation.


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