Orbits & Trajectories
LEO
Low Earth Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — An orbit around Earth with an altitude between 160 and 2,000 km. Most satellites, the ISS, and Starlink operate in LEO. Offers low latency for communications and high-resolution imaging but requires more satellites for global coverage.
Frequently asked about LEO
- What does LEO mean in the space industry?
- Low Earth Orbit: An orbit around Earth with an altitude between 160 and 2,000 km. Most satellites, the ISS, and Starlink operate in LEO. Offers low latency for communications and high-resolution imaging but requires more satellites for global coverage.
- What does LEO stand for?
- LEO stands for Low Earth Orbit.
- What category of space terminology does LEO belong to?
- LEO is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.