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Meaning of low Earth orbit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A satellite orbit around the Earth within an altitude range of approximately 200 to 2,000 km, in which a satellite can communicate with the Earth with minimal time lag and energy consumption.

Equivalents

Español órbita terrestre baja
Magyar alacsony Föld körüli pálya
日本語 低高度軌道
Русский ни́зкая околозе́мная орби́та

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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