geostationary orbit (j   -st  sh -n r) A circular orbit positioned approximately 35,900 km (22,258 mi) above Earth's equator and having a period of the same duration and direction as the rotation of the Earth. An object in this orbit will appear stationary relative to the rotating Earth. Communications and weather satellites are usually placed in a geostationary orbit. See also synchronous orbit. |
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| Noun | 1. | geostationary orbit - a geosynchronous orbit that is fixed with respect to a position on the Earth geosynchronous orbit - a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours |
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