Apogee

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Term: Apogee
Definition:

The point in the orbit of the moon or an artificial satellite that is farthest from the terrestrial center and at which the body's velocity is at a minimum.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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