Associations to the word «Geostationary»

Wiktionary

GEOSTATIONARY, adjective. At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point on the Earth's surface; generally only possible with orbital satellites.

Dictionary definition

GEOSTATIONARY, adjective. Of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth; "a geostationary satellite".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope