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equatorial orbit

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ID 575912 Last modified 07.01.2026
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Domain space travel
  • orbiit, mille tasand langeb kokku ekvaatori tasandiga
  • non-inclined orbit with respect to the equator
equatorial orbit
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  • A satellite in equatorial orbit flies along the line of the Earth's equator. To get into equatorial orbit, a satellite must be launched from a place on Earth close to the equator.'

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