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The [[apoapsis]] of a body in [[Earth ortbit]], i.e. the point where it is furthest from the Earth, is called its '''apogee'''. | |||
The point at which a body's orbit passes closest to the Earth is known as [[Perigee]]. | The point at which a body's orbit passes closest to the Earth is known as [[Perigee]]. | ||
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Definition
The apoapsis of a body in Earth ortbit, i.e. the point where it is furthest from the Earth, is called its apogee.
The point at which a body's orbit passes closest to the Earth is known as Perigee.