low Earth orbit

English

Noun

low Earth orbit (plural low Earth orbits)

  1. A satellite orbit around the Earth within the altitude range of 200 - 2000 km, in which a satellite can communicate with Earth with a small time lag and energy consumption. Abbreviation: LEO.

Translations

See also
  • medium Earth orbit
  • high Earth orbit
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