The circular orbit of an artificial satellite that seems to remain motionless above the Earth at the same longitude on the equator, although it may move slightly north or south (hence it is not geostationary). Communications satellites and meteorological satellites have this type of orbit and use their thrusters to maintain their correct positions. A geosynchronous orbit has a low inclination and circles with the Earth every 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds.