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synchronous orbit

noun

Definitions

  1. A satellite orbit where the orbital period is equal to, or multiples of, the Earth’s…

    A satellite orbit where the orbital period is equal to, or multiples of, the Earth’s rotational period; i.e. making one, two, three, etc., orbits in a 24-hour period. Examples include geosynchronous (period equals Earth's rotation), semisynchronous (two orbits per day); and geostationary (geosynchronous orbit where satellite maintains a fixed position on the equator).

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for synchronous orbit. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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