Clarke belt

proper noun

The part of space about 35,786 km (22,236 mi) above sea level, in the plane of the Equator, where near-geostationary orbits may be implemented.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The part of space about 35,786 km (22,236 mi) above sea level, in the plane of the Equator, where near-geostationary orbits may be implemented.

Origin

Named after Arthur C. Clarke; see Clarke orbit.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Clarke belt

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APA

Clarke belt. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clarke%20belt

MLA

“Clarke belt.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clarke%20belt. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Clarke belt,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clarke%20belt.

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