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Clarke orbit
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English
thumb|Orbiting object is stationary over a point on the equator of the rotating object, when in Clarke orbit
Etymology
From Arthur C. Clarke, who first proposed placing communications satellites in such an orbit.
Noun
en astrophysics geostationary orbit
en astrophysics stationary orbit an orbit around any body
Synonyms
en GEO
Related terms
en Clarke belt
See also
en GSO (geosynchronous orbit)
en heliosynchronous orbit
en eponyms