geostationary transfer orbit
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Hohmann transfer orbit used to reach geosynchronous or geostationary orbit
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Within Vinony's link graph, geostationary transfer orbit is referenced by 622 other articles, and connects out to apsis, orbital mechanics and argument of periapsis.
It is catalogued under topics including Astrodynamics and Earth orbits.
Its subject is documented across 27 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- Hohmann transfer orbit
- Part of
- outer space
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- destination point
- geosynchronous orbit
- short name
- GTO
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