Orbits & Trajectories
Orbital Period
Orbital Period — The time it takes for a satellite to complete one full orbit. LEO satellites orbit in about 90 minutes; GEO satellites take exactly 24 hours.
Frequently asked about Orbital Period
- What does Orbital Period mean in the space industry?
- Orbital Period: The time it takes for a satellite to complete one full orbit. LEO satellites orbit in about 90 minutes; GEO satellites take exactly 24 hours.
- What category of space terminology does Orbital Period belong to?
- Orbital Period is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.