LEO vs GEO Satellite Orbits: Key Differences Explained #2121507 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram illustrates two primary satellite orbital regimes: Low Earth Orbit (LEO), typically 160-2,000 km above Earth, where satellites orbit rapidly and enable low-latency communication; and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), at ~35,786 km, where satellites match Earth’s rotation to remain fixed over one location. The image highlights orbital radius, satellite positioning, and relative scale for educational clarity.

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