GK QUESTION#1696
A satellite that moves in the equatorial plane, has zero orbital inclination, and revolves around the Earth at an altitude close to 36,000 km is classified under which orbit type?
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C. Geostationary Orbit
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Geostationary Orbit. Geostationary Satellite (GEO): Orbits at about 35,786 km above the equator with zero inclination and a 24-hour orbital period, making it appear stationary over one point on Earth. This orbit is mainly used for telecommunications and weather monitoring satellites.