geosynchronous

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Synonyms: desynchronous

Antonyms: desynchronous

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Adjective

1. Refers to the [[orbit]] of a [[satellite]] whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the Earth. A special case is the [[geostationary]] orbit, which is circular and equatorial, so that the satellite appears to be fixed over a particular point on Earth's surface.

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