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Semi-synchronous — Lesson 5

A semi-synchronous orbit is a circular orbit that has a period of one half of a sidereal day (12 hours).

Common Uses and Benefits: Repeating ground tracks, staying over landmasses such as North America and Asia for hours at a time, navigation (GPS).