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geosynchronous orbit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: GSO

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: orbit, celestial orbit

Narrower terms: geostationary orbit

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