UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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has the same period that of the Earth
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has the circular orbit
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rotates in equatorial plane
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all the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Geosynchronous satellites orbit at an altitude of approximately 35, 786 km (22, 236 miles) above Earth’s equator. From this altitude, their orbital period matches Earth’s rotation period and the satellites hover over the same spot.
Detailed explanation-2: -The geosynchronous orbit (GSO)/geostationary orbit (GEO) has the second most satellites with 565, which are used for telecommunications and Earth observation.
Detailed explanation-3: -In technical terminology, the geosynchronous orbits are often referred to as geostationary if they are roughly over the equator, but the terms are used somewhat interchangeably. Specifically, geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) may be a synonym for geosynchronous equatorial orbit, or geostationary Earth orbit.
Detailed explanation-4: -A geosynchronous orbit is a special position high above the Earth that allows an object to keep pace with the rotation our planet.