Clarke orbit
English
Etymology
From Arthur C. Clarke, who first proposed placing communications satellites in such an orbit.
Noun
Clarke orbit (plural Clarke orbits)
- (astrophysics) geostationary orbit
- (astrophysics) stationary orbit (an orbit around any body)
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See also
- GSO (geosynchronous orbit)
- heliosynchronous orbit
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