HEO

Simply put, HEO is Highly Elliptical Orbit: an orbit with high eccentricity whose apogee dwells over high latitudes for extended polar coverage.

Definition

Highly Elliptical Orbit: an orbit with high eccentricity whose apogee dwells over high latitudes for extended polar coverage.

Example

Molniya orbits are highly elliptical orbits designed to linger over northern latitudes.

Category: ORBITS

HEO illustration

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