Orbits and mechanics
地球同步转移轨道
Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO)
An elliptical transfer orbit with a low perigee and an apogee near GEO.
The launcher drops the satellite here; the satellite circularises itself.
Related terms
- Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) — An orbit whose plane keeps a nearly fixed angle to the Sun.
- Orbital inclination — The angle between the orbital plane and the equator.
- Apogee — The farthest point of an orbit from Earth.
- Perigee — The closest point of an orbit to Earth.