Why is geostationary orbit so high?
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35 786 km
Geostationary orbit (GEO)
In order to perfectly match Earth's rotation, the speed of GEO satellites should be about 3 km per second at an altitude of 35 786 km. This is much farther from Earth's surface compared to many satellites.
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A geosynchronous orbit is a high Earth orbit that allows satellites to match Earth's rotation. ... This is because of the effect of Earth's gravity; it pulls more strongly at satellites that are closer to its center than satellites that are farther away
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