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geostationary

/ˌdʒiːəʊˌsteɪʃənəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does geostationary mean?

adjective

Geostationary refers to an object or satellite that maintains a fixed position in a stable orbit above the Earth's equator, rotating at the same rate as the Earth.

Example

"The geostationary satellite provided continuous coverage of the entire continent."

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