Business & Industry

Orbital

Orbital Velocity

Orbital Velocity (Orbital) — The speed required to maintain orbit around Earth, approximately 7.8 km/s in LEO. Below this speed, objects fall back to Earth.

Frequently asked about Orbital

What does Orbital mean in the space industry?
Orbital Velocity: The speed required to maintain orbit around Earth, approximately 7.8 km/s in LEO. Below this speed, objects fall back to Earth.
What does Orbital stand for?
Orbital stands for Orbital Velocity.
What category of space terminology does Orbital belong to?
Orbital is part of the Business & Industry category in space industry terminology.