retrograde satellite
From Spacefaring
Q3950761
Artificial satellites in low inclination orbits are rarely placed in retrograde orbit. This is partly due to the extra velocity required to launch into orbit against the direction of the Earth's rotation.
Wikidata
artificial satellite in retrograde orbit
Ashkenaz, Calvinist Republic of Ghent, Chinland, Havilah, Kingdom of Martabam-hongsawatoi, Kingdom of Wolaita, Persia, Sikh Confederacy, Sweden, Tarshish, Dong Fang Hong 2, Ekran,
-
Location: KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|