Describing a satellite in an orbit synchronized with Earth's rotation, completing one orbit every 24 hours.
From 'geo-' (earth) plus 'synchronous' (from Greek 'synchronos', simultaneous/synchronized), describing orbital synchronization with Earth's spin.
Geosynchronous orbits are slightly different from geostationary ones—geosynchronous satellites still move relative to Earth but keep the same orbital period, while geostationary ones lock into one spot over the equator.
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