ge·o·sta·tion·ar·y (j   -st  sh -n r)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or being a satellite that travels above Earth's equator from west to east at an altitude of approximately 35,900 kilometers (22,300 miles) and at a speed matching that of Earth's rotation, thus remaining stationary in relation to Earth. 2. Of, relating to, or being the orbit of such a satellite. |
geostationary [ˌdʒiːəʊˈsteɪʃənərɪ]
adj
(Astronautics) (of a satellite) in a circular equatorial orbit in which it circles the earth once per sidereal day so that it appears stationary in relation to the earth's surface Also geosynchronous
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | geostationary - of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth; "a geostationary satellite" fixed - securely placed or fastened or set; "a fixed piece of wood"; "a fixed resistor" |
Translations
geostationary
adj → geostationär
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