stationkeeping

English

Etymology

station + keeping

Noun

stationkeeping (uncountable)

  1. (nautical) The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy
  2. (by extension) The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.
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