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Orbital Mechanics
Satellite Orbit Radius
Geostationary satellites orbit Earth at a precise radius of 42,164 kilometers to stay fixed above the equator
29 Jan 2026
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Why must a geostationary satellite orbit at approximately 42,164 kilometers from Earth's center?
To minimize atmospheric drag and avoid orbital decay
To match Earth's rotational period and remain fixed above a point on the equator
To maximize the satellite's speed for faster data transmission
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