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Why does a geostationary satellite must orbit around Earth's equator, rather than in some other orbit (such as around the poles)
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Why does a geostationary satellite must orbit around Earth's equator, rather than in some other orbit (such as around the poles)

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A satellite on non-equatorial orbit would show daily motion even if its period is exactly 1 sidereal day.

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