Elliptical Orbits Definition, Equations & Example

Satellite | Definition, Types & Uses

Where a satellite flies determines what it can see—and when. There are four primary types of orbits commonly used for Earth observation and space-based activities: 🛰 GEO (Geosynchronous Orbit) 🛰 HEO (Highly Elliptical Orbit) 🛰 MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) 🛰 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Each orbit offers different benefits—from the area covered to how often a satellite passes over a region. Understanding these orbits helps explain how we get the right data from the right place at the right time. #NRO #N

Types of Orbit