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Geostationary orbit

A geostationary orbit, also referred to as a GEO or GSO, is a circular geosynchronous orbit 35,786 km (22,236 mi) in altitude above Earth's equator, 42,164 km (26,199 mi) in radius from Earth's center, and following the direction of Earth's rotation.

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Geostationary orbit

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related to history · 18
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related to Orbit allocation · 9
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related to Space debris · 6
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related to Period · 5
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related to Stability · 5
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related to Properties · 3
Geostationary orbit → Eccentricity, Inclination, Period
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Geostationary orbit → Most, SBAS
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Geostationary orbit → List, Spaceflight

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voice communicationinstance ofThis delay presents problems for latency-sensitive applications0.80text
so geostationary communication satellites are primarily used for unidirectional entertainmentinstance ofThis delay presents problems for latency-sensitive applications0.80text
applications where low latency alternatives are not available.Geostationary satellites are directly overhead at the equatorinstance ofThis delay presents problems for latency-sensitive applications0.80text
appear lower in the sky to an observer nearer the polesinstance ofThis delay presents problems for latency-sensitive applications0.80text
atmospheric refractioninstance ofcommunication becomes more difficult due to factors0.80text
Earth's thermal emissioninstance ofcommunication becomes more difficult due to factors0.80text
line-of-sight obstructionsinstance ofcommunication becomes more difficult due to factors0.80text
and signal reflections from the ground or nearby structuresinstance ofcommunication becomes more difficult due to factors0.80text
Geostationary orbitrelated to External linksHow0.60section
Geostationary orbitrelated to External linksMechanics0.60section
Geostationary orbitrelated to External linksRocket0.60section
Geostationary orbitrelated to External linksSpace Technology0.60section

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