Perigee

Frequently asked about Perigee

What does Perigee mean in the space industry?

Orbital Perigee: The point in an orbit where a satellite is closest to Earth. In an elliptical orbit, velocity is highest at perigee.

What does Perigee stand for?

Perigee stands for Orbital Perigee.

What category of space terminology does Perigee belong to?

Perigee is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.