English Explanatory Dictionary

Clarke orbit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

geostationary orbit
stationary orbit (an orbit around any body)

Word forms

Clarke orbit Clarke orbits

Etymology

From Arthur C. Clarke, who first proposed placing communications satellites in such an orbit.

Synonyms

GEO

Related words

Clarke belt GSO heliosynchronous orbit

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