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geostationary orbit

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geostationary orbit  (j-stsh-nr)
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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Noun1.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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The MWS observations of temperature, moisture and precipitation from geostationary orbit would provide a continuous "snapshot" of many key meteorological ingredients conducive to the formation, duration and intensity of precipitation.
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The equator lies directly beneath Earth's geostationary orbit, a location in space 35,900 km up that stays directly above the same position on Earth, matching its exact rotation rate.
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It continued discussion on the definition of outer space and the use of the geostationary orbit, which is located approximately 22,300 miles directly above the Equator and permits continuous contact between a satellite and a single ground station.
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