low earth orbit

言語: ja

📖 定義

低地球軌道; 低軌道

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.

地政学的緊張が高まる中、低地球軌道はますます争点となっている。
The company plans to launch thousands of satellites into low earth orbit to provide high-speed internet access globally.

同社は、世界中で高速インターネットアクセスを提供するために、数千機の衛星を低地球軌道に打ち上げる計画です。