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单词 Molniya orbit
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Definition of Molniya orbit in English:

Molniya orbit

noun mɒlˈniː(j)ə ˌɔːbɪtˈmɒlnɪə ˌɔːbɪt
Astronautics
  • A highly elliptical orbit inclined at an angle of about 65° to the plane of the equator, such as is occupied by the Russian Molniya satellites.

Origin

1980s. From Molniya, the name of communication satellites launched under a Russian space programme, and of the programme itself (from Russian molnija lightning) + orbit.

Definition of Molniya orbit in US English:

Molniya orbit

noun
Astronautics
  • A highly elliptical orbit inclined at an angle of about 65° to the plane of the equator, such as is occupied by the Russian Molniya satellites.

Origin

1980s. From Molniya, the name of communication satellites launched under a Russian space programme, and of the programme itself (from Russian molnija lightning) + orbit.

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