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geostationary orbit

/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsteɪʃənəri ˈɔːbɪt/

Traducción: Órbita circular situada a unos 35 786 kilómetros sobre el ecuador terrestre, en la que un satélite gira con la misma velocidad angular que la Tierra, permaneciendo fijo respecto a un punto de la superficie.

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/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsteɪʃənəri ˈɔːbɪt/C1formalscientific
  • esÓrbita circular situada a unos 35 786 kilómetros sobre el ecuador terrestre, en la que un satélite gira con la misma velocidad angular que la Tierra, permaneciendo fijo respecto a un punto de la superficie.

A circular orbit approximately 35,786 kilometers above Earth's equator, where a satellite revolves at the same speed as Earth's rotation, appearing stationary relative to a fixed point on the ground.

  1. Geostationary orbitC2formal

    A circular orbit around Earth at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers, where a satellite appears stationary relative to a fixed point on the planet's surface.

    esórbita geoestacionaria

    • Weather satellites are often placed in a geostationary orbit to monitor large areas continuously.
    • Communication satellites in geostationary orbit provide stable links for television broadcasting.
    • The satellite was launched into a geostationary orbit to ensure constant coverage of the region.