geosynchronous
adjective
geo·syn·chro·nous
ˌjē-ō-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 
-ˈsin-
: being or having an orbit around the earth with a period equal to one sidereal day
specifically
: geostationary
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Non-terrestrial networks — NTNs, including geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite constellations, are increasingly being considered as a complement to terrestrial 5G networks to provide connectivity in rural and remote areas.
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Will Townsend, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
The company, having raised $750 million since its founding in 2015, has announced deals for 12 of its internet satellites, 10 of which are expected to launch to geosynchronous orbit by the end of next year.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
That satellite, however, was set to be launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit—much higher than the lower-orbit Athena satellite Facebook is now developing.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 20 July 2018
This is not an engineering term, but for a launch director to fire a satellite into geosynchronous orbit is the equivalent of a Steph Curry buzzerbeater from the backcourt.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
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Will Townsend, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
The company, having raised $750 million since its founding in 2015, has announced deals for 12 of its internet satellites, 10 of which are expected to launch to geosynchronous orbit by the end of next year.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
That satellite, however, was set to be launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit—much higher than the lower-orbit Athena satellite Facebook is now developing.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 20 July 2018
This is not an engineering term, but for a launch director to fire a satellite into geosynchronous orbit is the equivalent of a Steph Curry buzzerbeater from the backcourt.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Geosynchronous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geosynchronous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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