Space Environment
Atmospheric Drag
Atmospheric Drag — The deceleration of LEO satellites due to residual atmosphere. Varies with altitude and solar activity. Requires station-keeping propulsion or leads to reentry.
Frequently asked about Atmospheric Drag
- What does Atmospheric Drag mean in the space industry?
- Atmospheric Drag: The deceleration of LEO satellites due to residual atmosphere. Varies with altitude and solar activity. Requires station-keeping propulsion or leads to reentry.
- What category of space terminology does Atmospheric Drag belong to?
- Atmospheric Drag is part of the Space Environment category in space industry terminology.