geostationary

/ˈdʒioʊˌsteɪʃənəri/
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Definitions of geostationary
  1. adjective
    having an orbit that matches the earth's rotation
    “a geostationary satellite”
    synonyms:
    fixed
    securely placed or fastened or set
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