J James Fox New member Oct 8, 2009 #1 A satellite is said to be in a geosynchronous orbit if it appears always to remain over the exact same spot on the rotating earth. What is the period of this orbit? Explain why the orbit must be in the plane of the Earth's equator?
A satellite is said to be in a geosynchronous orbit if it appears always to remain over the exact same spot on the rotating earth. What is the period of this orbit? Explain why the orbit must be in the plane of the Earth's equator?
