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Record 1 2008-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

A Molniya orbit is a type of highly elliptical orbit with an inclination of 63.4 degrees with a high apogee over the northern hemisphere and a low perigee over the southern hemisphere and an orbital period of about 12 hours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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