Why are some satellites described as being stationary?
A) They can only observe stationary weather systems.
B) They have no orbital motion.
C) Their orbital motion matches the earth's rotation and stay above the same site.
D) They orbit over the earth's poles.

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Satellites that have orbital motion matching the earth's rotation and stay above the same site are described as stationary. They are also known as geostationary or geosynchronous satellites.

Why Are Some Satellites Described as Being Stationary