Low Earth orbit - Wikipedia
A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit around Earth with a period of 128 minutes or less (making at least 11.25 orbits per day) and an eccentricity less than 0.25. [1]
Low Earth Orbit Visualization | LeoLabs
A visualization of satellites, debris, and other objects tracked by LeoLabs in low earth orbit.
Low Earth orbit (LEO) | Definition, Distance, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Low Earth orbit (LEO), region of space where satellites orbit closest to Earth’s surface. There is no official definition of this region, but it is usually considered to be between …
What is low Earth orbit? | Space
May 30, 2022 · 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.
Observing our Planet from Low Earth Orbit - NASA
Jul 24, 2022 · Station provides a low Earth orbit vantage point for photos supporting global-scale investigations related to the composition, health, and future of Earth.
Very low Earth orbit - Wikipedia
Very low Earth orbit is a range of orbital altitudes below 400 km (250 mi), and is of increasing commercial importance in a variety of scenarios and for multiple applications, in both private …
Commercial Space Frequently Asked Questions - NASA
Apr 7, 2024 · What is LEO (low Earth orbit)? Low Earth orbit (LEO) encompasses Earth-centered orbits with an altitude of 1,200 miles (2,000 km) or less. This orbit is considered near enough …
What is Low Earth Orbit? - Universe Today
Jan 6, 2017 · For over 70 years, Low-Earth Orbit has been the playground of human space capability. On occasion, we have ventured beyond the playground and farther out into the …
Catalog of Earth Satellite Orbits - NASA Earth Observatory
Most scientific satellites, including NASA’s Earth Observing System fleet, have a low Earth orbit. One way of classifying orbits is by altitude. Low Earth orbit starts just above the top of the …
What's So Special About Low Earth Orbit? - WIRED
Sep 15, 2015 · Just about all of our human exploration of space has been in low Earth orbit, but what exactly is it and why is it special?
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