geosynchronous

adjective

geo·​syn·​chro·​nous ˌjē-ō-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 

-ˈsin-

: being or having an orbit around the earth with a period equal to one sidereal day

specifically : geostationary

Examples of geosynchronous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michibiki 7 will be part of Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a homegrown navigation system that operates high above Earth in geosynchronous orbit. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The first-stage booster made its 32nd and final flight as it was expended getting the payload to geosynchronous transfer orbit. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Despite the distance from Earth, this makes geosynchronous satellites vulnerable to attack. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Including tanks and spacecraft buses, the full payload would total more than 436 tons in geosynchronous orbit. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geosynchronous

• asynchronous
• synchronous