Synchronous orbit

A synchronous orbit is an orbit in which an orbiting body (usually a satellite) has a period equal to the average rotational period of the body being orbited (usually a planet), and in the same direction of rotation as that body.[1]

  1. ^ Holli, Riebeek (2009-09-04). "Catalog of Earth Satellite Orbits : Feature Articles". earthobservatory.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-08.