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
Dec 21, 2024 · 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 · Orbiting around Earth every 90 minutes at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles), the International Space Station provides a spectacular vantage point to …
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 …
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 …
ESA - Types of orbits - European Space Agency
Mar 30, 2020 · A low Earth orbit (LEO) is, as the name suggests, an orbit that is relatively close to Earth’s surface. LEO is considered to be under altitudes of 2000 km, this upper limit a …
ESA - Low Earth orbit - European Space Agency
A low Earth orbit (LEO) is, as the name suggests, an orbit that is relatively close to Earth’s surface. It is normally at an altitude of less than 1000 km but could be as low as 160 km above …