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What are Geostationary satellites? Why are they called communication satellites?

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A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite and placed directly over the equator. It revolves in the same direction the earth rotates (west to east) and takes 24 hours to complete one rotation.

A geostationary satellite is used in Direct broadcast TV, Communication network, global positioning or GPS.

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