【英语时差8,16】用一根绳子连接地球和同步卫星（上）

（单词翻译）

A geostationary satellite orbits the equator in the same direction and speed the earth turns. That means the satellite stays stationary¹ with respect to the ground. It seems to be hanging in mid-air — if, by mid-air, you mean 22,500 miles high.

Imagine yourself sitting inside a geostationary satellite. You want to bring up some supplies from earth.

Why not let down a long rope? After all, your satellite will always be over the same spot of ground. Someone could stand under you, wait for the rope to come down, and tie off a cooler full of soda².

Sounds funny, but would it work? Is this just an odd way to do things or is it impossible?

In fact, it is impossible, and here’s why…