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Sudha Madhuri
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what is a geostationary satellite?
 
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Geostationary satellites are positioned at an exact height above the earth (about 36000 Km). At this height they rotate around the earth at the same speed as the earth rotates around its axis, thus remaining stationary above a point on the earth (normally directly overhead the equator).

As they remain stationary they are ideal for use as communications satellites and also for remote imaging as they can repeatedly scan the same points on the earth beneath them
 
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