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单词 geosynchronous satellite
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geosynchronous satellite


A satellite that orbits the Earth at an altitude of about 22,000 miles. At this altitude, the satellite circles the Earth every twenty-four hours, so that it remains “stationary” over a particular spot on the surface.

notes for geosynchronous satellite

This type of satellite is very useful in communications because it can remain in continuous contact with a site on the ground.

Words nearby geosynchronous satellite

geostationary orbit, geostrategy, geostrophic, geostrophic wind, geosynchronous, geosynchronous satellite, geosynclinal, geosyncline, geotag, geotaxis, geotechnical
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