Question

A communication satellite is placed in an orbit above the equator in such a way that it remains stationary above a given point on the earth below. What is a geosynchronous orbit and state another name for it?

Answer 1

A geostationary orbit, also referred to as a geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO), is a circular geosynchronous orbit 35,786 kilometres (22,236 miles) above Earth's equator and following the direction of Earth's rotation.