General Knowledge Series by VedSam
Astronomy
Our Earth
Ques.
What is the name for a Satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis?
(a) Polar Satellite
(b) Stationary Satellite
(c) Geostationary Satellite
(d) INSAT
Check the video for the answer
A Geostationary Satellite is an Earth-orbiting satellite, placed at an altitude of approximately 35,800 kilometres (22,300 miles) directly over the Equator and revolves in the same direction as the Earth rotates (west to east).
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