A geostationary satellite

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A geostationary satellite

A

Revolves about the polar axis

B

Has a time period less than that of the near earth satellite

C

Moves faster than a near earth satellite

D

Is stationary in the space

A geostationary satellite

A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite whose orbital track on earth repeats regularly over points on the earth over time. If such a satellites orbit lies over the equator, it is called a geostationary satellite. Hence, geostationary satellite revolves about the polar axis.