geosynchronous orbit
geosynchronous orbit A satellite orbit around the Earth that has a 24-hour periodicity, so it follows the same path over the Earth's surface every day. Compare GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT; and SUN-SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT.
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