Orbits & Trajectories
Graveyard Orbit
Graveyard/Disposal Orbit
Graveyard/Disposal Orbit (Graveyard Orbit) — An orbit above GEO where retired geostationary satellites are moved to avoid interference with active satellites. Also called supersynchronous orbit.
Frequently asked about Graveyard Orbit
- What does Graveyard Orbit mean in the space industry?
- Graveyard/Disposal Orbit: An orbit above GEO where retired geostationary satellites are moved to avoid interference with active satellites. Also called supersynchronous orbit.
- What does Graveyard Orbit stand for?
- Graveyard Orbit stands for Graveyard/Disposal Orbit.
- What category of space terminology does Graveyard Orbit belong to?
- Graveyard Orbit is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.