Communications and weather satellites always appear at the same place in the sky, because these satellites are
A)beyond the pull of Earth's gravitational field.
B)moving at a speed just short of escape velocity.
C)orbiting Earth with a 24-hour period.
D)stationary in space.
E)none of the above

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These satellites are in geostationary orbits, meaning they orbit the Earth with a 24-hour period, matching the planet's rotation. This makes them appear stationary in the sky from any fixed point on the Earth's surface.

Communications and Weather Satellites Always Appear at the Same Place