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WAAS
EGNOS

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Are GPS satellites in geostationary orbits?

No.

Regular GPS satellites circle Earth every 12 hours (twice per day). However, a few special satellites that broadcast correction data for WAAS & EGNOS are in geostationary orbits above the equator.

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