geosynchronous orbit

/ˈdʒioʊˌsɪŋkrənəs ˌɔrbət/
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Definitions of geosynchronous orbit
  1. noun
    a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours
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    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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