low earth orbit
<communications> (LEO) The kind of orbit used by communications
satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television, and
Internet communications. A satellite in LEO, in contrast to one in a
geostationary orbit, is not in a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface
so several satellites are required to provide continuous service.
[Ovum report, "Applications for the superhighway", John Moroney].
(1996-02-06)
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