A geosynchronous orbit is a type of orbit in which a satellite orbits the Earth at the same rate as the Earth's rotation, allowing it to remain in a fixed position relative to a specific point on Earth's surface.
The speed of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is calculated using the formula v = √(GM/R), where v is the orbital speed, G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the Earth, and R is the distance from the satellite to the center of the Earth.
No, a satellite can only be in geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above the Earth's equator. This altitude is known as the geostationary orbit.
A satellite in geosynchronous orbit takes approximately 24 hours to complete one orbit, which is the same amount of time it takes for the Earth to make one full rotation.
Satellites in geosynchronous orbit are commonly used for telecommunications, weather monitoring, and navigation systems such as GPS. They are also used for television broadcasting and monitoring of natural disasters.