geostationary

adjective

geo·​sta·​tion·​ary ˌjē-ō-ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē 

: being or having an equatorial orbit at an altitude of about 22,300 miles (35,900 kilometers) requiring an angular velocity the same as that of the earth so that the position of a satellite in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth

Examples of geostationary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And there are hundreds of geostationary satellites and ever more and stranger missions into space that will need servicing. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

One system designed for three orbital regions Firefly says its proprietary deorbit system can support operations in low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, and geostationary Earth orbit. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

China last summer completed the first-ever refueling of a satellite in geostationary orbit, more than 22,000 miles above Earth. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026

Falcon Heavy is SpaceX's heavy-lift launch vehicle, capable of launching up to 58,860 pounds (26,700 kg) to geostationary transfer orbit. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geostationary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary