noun
low Earth orbit
Technical term in astronautics and space engineering; often abbreviated as LEO. Refers to an orbit around Earth with an altitude typically below 2,000 km.
See also: 低軌道
多くの通信衛星は地球低軌道に投入される。
Many communication satellites are placed into low Earth orbit.
地球低軌道からの再突入には高精度の制御が必要だ。
Reentry from low Earth orbit requires highly precise control.