Mars orbits

An areostationary orbit (abbreviated ASO) is a circular areosynchronous orbit in the Martian equatorial plane 11,000 km above the surface, any point on which revolves about 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. Areostationary orbit is a concept similar to Earth's geostationary orbit. ...more on Wikipedia about "Areostationary orbit"

Areostationary satellite is an artificial satellite in areostationary orbit (i.e. prograde synchronous orbit in equatorial plane around Mars). ...more on Wikipedia about "Areostationary satellite"

Areosynchronous orbits are class of synchronous orbits for artificial satellites around the planet Mars. As with all synchronous orbits, an areosynchronous orbit has an orbital period equal in length to Mars' sidereal day. A satellite in areosynchronous orbit does not necessarily maintain a fixed position in the sky as seen by an observer on the surface of Mars, however such a satellite will return to the same apparent position every Martian day. ...more on Wikipedia about "Areosynchronous orbit"

Areosynchronous satellite is an artificial satellite in areosynchronous orbit (i.e. synchronous orbits around Mars). ...more on Wikipedia about "Areosynchronous satellite"

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