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1. (adj.) geostationary
of, pertaining to, or designating a satellite traveling in an orbit 22,300 mi. (35,900 km) above the earth's equator, at which the satellite's period of rotation matches the earth's and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the earth; geosynchronous.
Etymology: (1960–65)
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1. (adj) geostationary
of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth
"a geostationary satellite"
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