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Geostationary satellites orbit at approximately:
Geostationary satellites orbit at approximately:
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Geostationary orbit altitude = approx. 35,786 km.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
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Geostationary satellites orbit at a height of about 35,786 km above Earth's equator, matching Earth's rotation period and allowing them to appear stationary relative to Earth.
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