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Geostationary Orbit: Why Satellites Appear to Stand Still

A geostationary orbit is a circular path 35,786 km above Earth's equator where satellites match the planet's rotation, appearing motionless from the ground.

March 23, 2026

One Metric Shows How Fast Space Could Turn Deadly Without Warnings

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CRASH Clock: How Fast Can Space Turn Deadly Without Warnings?

If satellites lose tracking ability during a solar storm, researchers calculate a catastrophic collision could happen in under three days.

December 22, 2025

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Geostationary Orbit: Why Satellites Appear to Stand Still

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