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    Satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis is known as                                 [NDA 2013-II]

    A)  polar satellite

    B)  stationary satellite

    C)  geostationary satellite

    D)  INSAT

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite, placed at an altitude of approximately 35,800 kilometres (22,300 miles) directly over the equator and revolves in the same direction as the earth rotates (west to east).


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