Areostationary orbit - Definition and Overview

An areostationary orbit (abbreviated ASO) is a circular areosynchronous orbit in the Martian equatorial plane, any point on which revolves about the Mars in the same direction and with the same period as the Martian surface. Although no artificial satellites have been placed so far in this orbit, it is of interest to some scientists forseeing a future telecommunications network for the exploration of Mars (planet). ASO is a concept similar to Earth's GSO.

Derivation of areostationary orbit

See also

• Areostationary satellite
• Areosynchronous orbit
• Areosynchronous satellite

External links

• Mars Network - Marsats (http://marsnet.jpl.nasa.gov/elements/marsats.html) - NASA site devoted to future communications infrastructure for Mars exploration

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