geosynchronous orbit

noun

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

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GSO
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Meanings

noungeosynchronous orbit (plural geosynchronous orbits)

plural geosynchronous orbits

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

    Synonyms: GSO

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
GSO
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