geostationary
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈsteɪʃəneri/
adjective
- Describing a satellite that orbits the Earth at the same speed as the Earth rotates, so it stays above the same spot on the planet's surface.
- A geostationary satellite provides constant communication coverage for a large region.
- The TV signal comes from a geostationary satellite that stays fixed over the equator.
- Weather satellites are often placed in geostationary orbit to monitor storms continuously.
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