Orbits & Trajectories
Inclination
Orbital Inclination
Orbital Inclination (Inclination) — The angle between a satellite's orbital plane and Earth's equatorial plane. A 0° inclination is equatorial; 90° is polar. Determines which latitudes a satellite can observe or service.
Frequently asked about Inclination
- What does Inclination mean in the space industry?
- Orbital Inclination: The angle between a satellite's orbital plane and Earth's equatorial plane. A 0° inclination is equatorial; 90° is polar. Determines which latitudes a satellite can observe or service.
- What does Inclination stand for?
- Inclination stands for Orbital Inclination.
- What category of space terminology does Inclination belong to?
- Inclination is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.