What is geostationary orbit in Satellite Ground Systems?

A circular Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,786 km above the equator in which a satellite's orbital period matches Earth's rotation, causing it to appear stationary to ground observers.

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geostationary orbit

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A circular Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,786 km above the equator in which a satellite's orbital period...

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