geosynchronous orbit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Earth-centered orbit with an orbital period that matches the rotation of Earth on its axis, (one sidereal day).

Word forms

geosynchronous orbit geosynchronous orbits

Synonyms

GSO
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