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stationary satellite

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stationary satellite [′stā·shə‚ner·ē ′sad·əl‚īt]
(aerospace engineering)
A satellite in a stationary orbit.


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Now stationary satellites give a constant and complete picture of developments.
Global Positioning System units in cars use a network of stationary satellites to guide travel with astonishing precision.
Simply put, it creates a high-power satellite signal using low-power stationary satellites that are already in orbit.
 
 
 
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