low earth orbit

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📖 Definiciones

Órbita terrestre baja; Órbita terrestre baja

EN: The region of space surrounding Earth, typically defined as an altitude between approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles) and 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) above sea level, where satellites and the International Space Station orbit. This area is characterized by low atmospheric drag and is heavily utilized for communications, Earth observation, and scientific research.; A specific orbital regime used for deploying constellations of small satellites, such as those used for global internet connectivity, due to its proximity to Earth which allows for lower latency compared to higher orbits.

As geopolitical tensions rise, low Earth orbit has become increasingly contested.

A medida que aumentan las tensiones geopolíticas, la órbita terrestre baja se está volviendo cada vez más disputada.
The company plans to launch thousands of satellites into low earth orbit to provide high-speed internet access globally.

La empresa planea lanzar miles de satélites a la órbita terrestre baja para proporcionar acceso a internet de alta velocidad en todo el mundo.