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Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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Low Earth Orbit (LEO) refers to an orbital region of space around Earth characterized by altitudes ranging from approximately 160 km (100 miles) to 2,000 km (1,200 miles) above the planet’s surface. LEO is the closest operational orbit commonly used for satellites, spacecraft, and the International Space Station (ISS). Due to its proximity, satellites in […]

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