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Tag: Geostationary

TS2 Space - Global Satellite Services

Geostationary refers to a specific type of satellite orbit that maintains a constant position relative to the Earth’s surface. A satellite in a geostationary orbit travels at the same rotational speed as the Earth, allowing it to appear stationary over a fixed point along the equator. This orbit is approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above sea level. Geostationary satellites are commonly used for telecommunications, weather monitoring, and broadcasting, as they provide continuous coverage to the same geographic area. The term is derived from “geo,” meaning Earth, and “stationary,” indicating that the satellite does not move relative to the ground beneath it.

Orbiting at Zero Speed: How Geostationary Satellites Rule Global Communications

Definition and How Geostationary Orbit Works A geostationary orbit (GEO) is a circular orbit around Earth’s equator at approximately 35,786 km altitude (about 22,236 miles) where a satellite orbits once per sidereal day (~23 hours 56 minutes) in the same direction as Earth’s rotation en.wikipedia.org esa.int. This precise altitude and orbital period make the satellite…
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