Orbits & Trajectories
VLEO
Very Low Earth Orbit
Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) — Orbits below 450 km altitude. Enables higher resolution imaging and lower latency but requires continuous propulsion to counteract atmospheric drag. Companies like Albedo operate in VLEO.
Frequently asked about VLEO
- What does VLEO mean in the space industry?
- Very Low Earth Orbit: Orbits below 450 km altitude. Enables higher resolution imaging and lower latency but requires continuous propulsion to counteract atmospheric drag. Companies like Albedo operate in VLEO.
- What does VLEO stand for?
- VLEO stands for Very Low Earth Orbit.
- What category of space terminology does VLEO belong to?
- VLEO is part of the Orbits & Trajectories category in space industry terminology.