English Explanatory Dictionary

Clarke belt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The part of space about 35,786 km (22,236 mi) above sea level, in the plane of the Equator, where near-geostationary orbits may be implemented.

Word forms

Clarke belt

Etymology

Named after Arthur C. Clarke; see Clarke orbit.

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