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  • MEO satellites

    Satellite state

    HEO satellites

    GEO satellite

    Geostationary orbit

    LEO satellites

    Orbit the Earth at an altitude below 1500 km, just above the ionosphere. It travels at high speeds over the same geographical point several times on one day.

    Nation that is dominated politically or economically by another.

    Orbits the Earth at a distance below 20 000 km.

    Orbits the Earth in 24 hours, but always stays over the same geographical point.

    Their orbit is not circular but rather elliptical, and their speed varies according to the elliptical point.

    Located over the Equator at a distance of 35 786 km above sea level.