Orbits & Trajectories
HEO
Highly Elliptical Orbit
Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) — An elongated orbit with a low perigee and high apogee, providing extended coverage over specific regions. Molniya orbits are HEOs used by Russia for high-latitude communications coverage.
Frequently asked about HEO
- What does HEO mean in the space industry?
- Highly Elliptical Orbit: An elongated orbit with a low perigee and high apogee, providing extended coverage over specific regions. Molniya orbits are HEOs used by Russia for high-latitude communications coverage.
- What does HEO stand for?
- HEO stands for Highly Elliptical Orbit.
- What category of space terminology does HEO belong to?
- HEO is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.