geosynchronous orbit
geosynchronous orbit · geosynchronous orbits
An Earth-centered orbit with an orbital period that matches the rotation of Earth on…An Earth-centered orbit with an orbital period that matches the rotation of Earth on its axis, (one sidereal day).
Meaning
1 sensesAn Earth-centered orbit with an orbital period that matches the rotation of Earth on its axis, (one sidereal day).
a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours
Forms
plural: geosynchronous orbits| Singular | geosynchronous orbit |
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regular
Synonyms
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