Clarke orbit
English
editEtymology
editFrom Arthur C. Clarke, who first proposed placing communications satellites in such an orbit.
Noun
editClarke orbit (plural Clarke orbits)
- (astrophysics) geostationary orbit
- (astrophysics) stationary orbit (an orbit around any body)
Synonyms
editRelated terms
editSee also
edit- GSO (geosynchronous orbit)
- heliosynchronous orbit