Communications & Data
Latency
Signal Latency
Signal Latency (Latency) — The time delay for signals to travel between points. LEO satellites offer ~20-40ms latency; GEO satellites have ~600ms round-trip delay.
Frequently asked about Latency
- What does Latency mean in the space industry?
- Signal Latency: The time delay for signals to travel between points. LEO satellites offer ~20-40ms latency; GEO satellites have ~600ms round-trip delay.
- What does Latency stand for?
- Latency stands for Signal Latency.
- What category of space terminology does Latency belong to?
- Latency is part of the Communications & Data category in space industry terminology.