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CIRCULAR ORBIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The eccentricity (e) of an orbit indicates the deviation of the orbit from a perfect circle. A circular orbit has an eccentricity of 0, while a highly eccentric orbit is closer to (but always less than) 1.

OBS

circular orbit: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

Une orbite circulaire est [...] une orbite dont l'excentricité est nulle.

OBS

orbite circulaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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