Perigee
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.
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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 apogee.