What is low Earth orbit? - Space.com
5/30/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Andrew May
by Andrew May
Most satellites travel in low Earth orbit. Here's how and why
In very simple terms, low Earth orbit (LEO) is exactly what it sounds like: An orbit around the Earth with an altitude that lies towards the lower end of the range of possible orbits. This is around … [+4674 chars]
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