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| − | + | The [[periapsis]] of a body in [[Earth orbit]], i.e. the point where it is closest to the Earth, is known as its '''perigee'''. | |
| − | The point at which a body's orbit is farthest from the Earth is known as [[ | + | The point at which a body's orbit is farthest from the Earth is known as [[apogee]]. |
[[Category:Orbital Mechanics]] | [[Category:Orbital Mechanics]] | ||
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Definition
The periapsis of a body in Earth orbit, i.e. the point where it is closest to the Earth, is known as its perigee.
The point at which a body's orbit is farthest from the Earth is known as apogee.
