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If a satellite is in geosynchronous orbit, it will take the satellite 24 hours, a day, to orbit the Earth once. This is so because geosynchronous orbit is when a satellite orbit the Earth at such a time, that is is over the Earth at all times.

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What type of satellite orbits the earth at 22300 miles above the earth?

A satellite in a geostationary orbit orbits the Earth at around 22,300 miles above the equator. Geostationary satellites appear to be stationary in the sky relative to a fixed point on the Earth's surface, making them ideal for communication and weather monitoring.


The period of a satellite is defined as..?

The period of a satellite is the time it takes for the satellite to complete one orbit around its parent body, such as a planet or a star. It is typically measured in hours, days, or years depending on the size and speed of the satellite's orbit. The period is determined by the satellite's orbital velocity and the mass of the parent body it is orbiting.


What type of satellite orbits the Earth at the same rate and in the same direction as the planet?

A Geosynchronous or Geostationary satellite. The orbit period of a satellite will be longer the further it is away from the planet, so these have to be quite far away to match the rotation period of the earth. They orbit the earth once every 24 hours, so stay in the same apparent position when 'seen' from earth. This means that satellite dishes receiving signals from it can remain still, pointing in one direction rather than having to track it across the sky - a big advantage.


What is a geo synchronus satellite?

A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period.


What do you call the period of time it takes a planet to revolve one time?

The time it takes a planet or satellite to revolve once is called its day.

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What is orbital time period of geostationary satellite?

The orbital time period of a geostationary satellite is approximately 24 hours, specifically about 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds. This allows the satellite to maintain a fixed position relative to a point on the Earth's surface, as it orbits the Earth at the same rotational speed. Geostationary satellites are positioned at an altitude of about 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above the equator.


What is the rotation period of geostationary satellite?

The rotation period of a geostationary satellite is equal to one sidereal day, which is approximately 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds. This period matches the time it takes for the satellite to orbit the Earth once and remain fixed relative to a specific point on the Earth's surface.


What is the Sidereal Period of a geostationary satellite?

23hours 56minutes 4seconds (rounded)


How can you tell that a satellite is in geostationary?

Watch the satellite, with either a telescope or a very highly directional radio antenna. An observation period of twelve hours will be long enough to answer the question. If the satellite appears to move in the sky by more than a few tenths of a degree during that time, then it is not in geostationary orbit.


How much time does a geostationary satellite take to complete one revolution around the earth?

A geostationary satellite takes approximately 24 hours to complete one revolution around the Earth. This period matches the Earth's rotation period, allowing the satellite to remain fixed over a specific point on the equator. As a result, it appears stationary relative to the surface of the Earth.


Which satellite used for telecommunication?

Geostationary satellite


First Indian satellite in geostationary satellite was?

Aryabhatta


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.


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.


In what type of orbit does a satellite follow the direction of the earths rotation seeming to hover over one spot on the equator?

Synchronous orbitThis is where an orbiting body (moon) has a period equal to the average rotational period of the body being orbited (planet), and in the same direction of rotation as that body.