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Synchronous Satellite
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An equatorial west-to-east satellite
orbiting the earth at an altitude of approximately 35,900 kilometers at which
altitude it makes one revolution
in 24 hours, synchronous with the earth's rotation.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use