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What do we mean by 28 degree inclined geosynchronous orbit? How do we specify a geosynchronous orbit?
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A geosynchronous orbit is when an object travels around the Earth at the same speed as the Earth's rotation. One that is inclined at 28° means that when the object orbits the Earth, its most northern or southern point lies at 28° above or below the equator.
Posted on July 6, 2013 at 8:36 am
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