Apogee
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.
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.