The time period of rotation of some artificial satellites is the same as that of the earth. These satellites appear to be stationary to the observer on the earth. Such satellites are called stationary satellite or Geo stationary satellite. The orbit of these satellites is coplanar with the equator of the earth. Such satellites are widely used for television and radio broadcasting.
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