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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasi-Zenith_Satellite_System#Orbit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasi-Zenith_Satellite_System#... "QZSS uses three satellites,
by vardump 9y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasi-Zenith_Satellite_System#Orbit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasi-Zenith_Satellite_System#...
"QZSS uses three satellites, each 120° apart, in highly inclined, slightly elliptical, geosynchronous orbits. Because of this inclination, they are not geostationary; they do not remain in the same place in the sky. Instead, their ground traces are asymmetrical figure-8 patterns (analemmas), designed to ensure that one is almost directly overhead (elevation 60° or more) over Japan at all times."
- robocat 9y agoAhhhh: geosynchronous versus geostationary. I hope I wasn't the only confused muppet!