Where do communications Satellites Orbit?
Communication satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, which means that they orbit around the Earth at the same rate the Earth spins on its axis. They therefore appear to remain in the same spot over the Earth. This is the ONLY conventional circular orbit that is geosynchronous. Think about what a satellite’s orbit would look like from a point on Earth if it were at this altitude, but inclined with respect to the Equator. Remember, the orbit must be around the center of the Earth. (It is not possible for a conventional spacecraft to stay above a single spot that is not on the Equator. A design suggested by Dr.
