8.2.2 Geostationary Satellites

• A geostationary satellite completes one orbit in 24 hours.
• Geostationary satellites appear stationary from any point on the Earth's surface.
• Geostationary orbits are approximately 35,786 kilometers above Earth's surface.
• Match the application of geostationary satellites with its specific use:

  Communication ↔️ Satellite internet access

  Broadcasting ↔️ Transmitting television signals

  Weather Monitoring ↔️ Tracking weather patterns

  Navigation ↔️ Supporting GPS systems
• What is the orbital period of a geostationary satellite in hours?

  $24$
• Geostationary orbits are located approximately 35,786 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
• The orbital period of a geostationary satellite is mathematically represented as $T =$$24$ hours.
• What is the altitude range of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite?

  200-2,000 km
• Geostationary satellites have an orbital height of 35,786 kilometers.