stationkeeping

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} The [[maintenance]] of a [[ship]]'s [[position]] relative to others in a [[fleet]] or [[convoy]].
2. {{lb|en|aviation}} The flying of [[aircraft]] in [[formation]].
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} The maintenance of a [[satellite]] in [[geosynchronous]] [[orbit]] over a desired spot.

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