Geosynchronous orbit - Wikipedia
A geosynchronous orbit (sometimes abbreviated GSO) is an Earth-centered orbit with an orbital period that matches Earth's rotation on its axis, 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds (one …
What is a geosynchronous orbit? | Space
2022年12月26日 · A satellite in a geosynchronous orbit holds the same position over Earth by matching the duration of its orbit to what is called Earth's sidereal day, the time required for the …
Geosynchronous vs Geostationary Orbits - GIS Geography
At any inclination, a geosynchronous orbit synchronizes with the rotation of the Earth. More specifically, the time it takes for the Earth to rotate on its axis is 23 hours, 56 minutes, and …
Chapter 5: Planetary Orbits - NASA Science
2024年11月4日 · A geosynchronous orbit (GEO) is a prograde, low inclination orbit about Earth having a period of 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds. A spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit …
Types of Orbits - Vajiram & Ravi
Geosynchronous Orbit and Geostationary Orbit. A geosynchronous orbit (GEO) is a prograde (in the direction of Earth’s rotation), low inclination, High Earth orbit around Earth. A spacecraft in …
Types of Orbits - Space Foundation
2025年1月21日 · Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) & Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Objects in GSO have an orbital speed that matches the Earth’s rotation, yielding a consistent position over a …
Geosynchronous vs Geostationary orbits – Types of orbits (1/2)
2017年5月10日 · Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) In a geosynchronous orbit, the satellite has an orbital period equal to Earth’s rotation time. That is 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds. This …