A circular orbit in the equatorial plane, any point on which revolves about the Earth in the same direction and with the same period as the Earth's rotation. Note: An object in a geostationary orbit will remain directly above a fixed point on the equator at a distance of approximately 42,164 km from the center of the Earth, i.e., approximately 35,786 km above mean sea level. Classification Orbital Altitude (km above the earth) LEO 500-2,000 MEO 8,000-20,000 Geostationary Orbit 35,786