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In order to appear motionless in the sky, the satellite must be in an orbit that is

-- circular

-- over the equator

-- 22,400 miles above the surface

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Why perfect geostationary satellite can not be made?

It should be possible to have the perfectly geostationary satellites. But it is not possible. Perfectly geostationary satellite can not be made. Such satellite is pulled away by other objects like moon, sun and other planets from different directions. This force changes the velocity of the satellites.


Which satellite used for telecommunication?

Geostationary satellite


Why doesnt a geostationary satellite trace a path over the surface of the earth?

A geostationary satellite does not trace a path over the surface of the earth because that is what geostationary means - the satellite is stationary over a point on the Earth.


First Indian satellite in geostationary satellite was?

Aryabhatta


Which is the height of a geostationary satellite from the surface is approximately?

The height of a geostationary satellite from the surface is approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles).


How far above the earth is geostationary orbit?

Geostationary satellites are in an orbit that's 22,282 mi (35,786 km) above the surface of the Earth. For more on Geostationary satellite orbits, visit http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx


Does a satellite in a geostationary orbit move across the sky from east to west?

No. A geostationary satellite appears to be stationary in the sky, which means not moving. This is a big part of the reason why it is referred to as a geo'stationary' satellite.


What is station keeping of satellite?

Geostationary should resolve in geostationary orbit because its centrimeter and gravitational force in geostationary satellite.A parking slot is provided for satellite.In geostationary satellite is maintain in this orbit in its whole life and maintain satellite in geostationary orbit is called "Station Keeping"In other words, the control routine necessary to keep the satellite in positionis known as "Station Keeping".It use to overlapping of coverage area of individual satellite.


Which is the first geostationary satellite of India?

Aryabhata in 1975


What type of satellite do communication companies prefer?

geostationary


What is the main characteristic of a geostationary satellite's footprint?

its location


How can you tell if a satellite is in a geostationary orbit?

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