low Earth orbits

A form of low Earth orbit — A satellite orbit around the Earth within an altitude range of approximately 200 to 2,000 km, in which a satellite can communicate with the Earth with minimal time lag and energy consumption.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of low Earth orbit
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