geostationaarne
Geostationaarne is a term derived from Greek words meaning "earth" and "standing still". In the context of orbital mechanics, a geostationary orbit is a specific type of geosynchronous orbit directly above Earth's equator. Satellites in a geostationary orbit have an orbital period that matches Earth's rotational period. This means that a satellite in this orbit appears stationary relative to a fixed point on Earth's surface.
For an orbit to be geostationary, it must have a zero inclination and a semi-major axis of
The primary advantage of a geostationary orbit is that it allows ground-based antennas to remain fixed in
However, geostationary orbits are also congested, leading to challenges in managing orbital space and avoiding collisions.