A medium Earth orbit (MEO) is an Earth-centered orbit with an altitude above a low Earth orbit (LEO) and below a high Earth orbit (HEO) – between 2,000 and 35,786 km (1,243 and 22,236 mi) above …

Jul 20, 2023 · EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Sandwiched between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) lies Medium Earth Orbit, also known as MEO. Less costly to reach …

Jun 28, 2025 · Medium Earth orbit, or MEO, satellites are a bit of a middle ground between LEO and GEO orbits, circling the planet at altitudes between 2,000 and 35,786 km. These satellites handle …

Nov 19, 2025 · What is Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)? Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) is a type of orbit that lies between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Satellites in MEO typically orbit the …

Medium Earth Orbit (MEO): Ranging between 2000 and 35,786km, MEO occupies the intermediate space between LEO and GEO. This orbit balances coverage, latency, and signal strength, making it …

Jul 23, 2025 · In the rapidly evolving landscape of satellite communications, understanding the distinctions between Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth …

Apr 23, 2025 · What is a MEO System? Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) is a critical orbital region that plays a key role in global satellite operations.

Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) refers to an Earth-centered orbit situated between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and High Earth Orbit (HEO), ranging in altitude from 2,000km to 35,786km (1,243 to 22,236miles) …

May 2, 2024 · The constellation, operated by SES Luxembourg, was established in 2014 and to date consists of 20 satellites in MEO at an altitude of 8000 km and 0° inclination (equatorial orbit) (O3b …

As with LEO, satellites located in MEO do not have to have a specific inclination. Navigation satellites are commonly found in this orbit, generally at an altitude of around 20,000 km. MEO is also used for …