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geosynchronous orbit

DEFINITIONS OF: geosynchronous orbit

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n a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours

Types:
geostationary orbit
a geosynchronous orbit that is fixed with respect to a position on the Earth
Type of:
celestial orbit, orbit
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
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