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What does Geostationary Orbit mean?

Answer 1

Geo + Stationary means an orbit that is stationary relative to a point on the planet's surface.

Every point of an orbit that 'hovers' above the same location on Earth is known as a geostationary orbit because its orbital speed precisely corresponds to the speed at which the Earth rotates.

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Answer 2

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A geostationary orbit is an orbit around Earth where a satellite revolves in the same direction as Earth's rotation, resulting in the satellite appearing stationary relative to a fixed point on Earth's surface. This orbit is achieved when the satellite's orbital period matches Earth's rotation period, approximately 24 hours.

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