Astronautics Vocabulary
The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.
Definition of geostationary
Translation: géostationnaire
Definition: Refers to a satellite that orbits the Earth at such a speed as to remain fixed over a given place on the Earth’s equator and makes one revolution in 24 hours, synchronous with the Earth’s rotation.
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