space medium Fill in the Blank

A satellite that remains fixed over a specific point on the Earth's equator is in a _______ orbit.

  1. Polar
  2. Geostationary
  3. Low Earth
  4. Sun-synchronous

Answer: Geostationary

A Geostationary Orbit (GEO) is a circular orbit 35,786 km above the Earth's equator, following the direction of Earth's rotation. An object in such an orbit has an orbital period equal to the Earth's rotational period, appearing stationary to ground observers.

Topic Space Technology - Orbits
Exam Relevance SSC CPO, Railway JE
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