apogee
Astronomical term for the point in an orbit farthest from Earth. Often contrasted with 近地点 (perigee).
See also: 近地点 (きんちてん)
When the Moon is at apogee, its apparent size becomes smaller.
Calculate the apogee altitude of the artificial satellite.
Compound of 遠 (far) + 地点 (point), a straightforward kanji-based term for the farthest orbital point.