Which of the following is NOT a geosynchronous satellite?

A. METEOSAT
B. GOMS
C. Landsat
D. INSAT

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

​Landsat (C)  – A polar orbiting satellite used for Earth observation and remote sensing. Not geosynchronous.

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1. Geosynchronous Satellites:

   • Orbit at 35,786 km altitude, matching Earth's rotation.
   • Example: INSAT, METEOSAT, GOMS, GOES (Weather & Communication Satellites).

2. Geostationary Satellites (Special Type of Geosynchronous):

   • A subset of geosynchronous satellites, staying fixed over one longitude.
   • Example: INSAT, METEOSAT, GOES.

3. Polar Orbiting Satellites (Non-Geosynchronous):

   • Orbit Earth at lower altitudes (~700-800 km), passing over poles.
   • Example: Landsat, NOAA, IRS (India’s Remote Sensing Satellite).