GEO, MEO, LEO Orbits

GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) is a stationary orbit about 35,786 km above Earth, where satellites match Earth's rotation, staying above the same point for consistent coverage. MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) ranges from about 2,000 to 20,000 km, often used for navigation satellites like GPS, providing a balance between coverage area and signal delay. LEO (Low Earth Orbit) is between 160 and 2,000 km, where satellites orbit quickly around Earth, ideal for imaging and communication due to lower latency. Each orbit type serves different purposes based on altitude, coverage, and data transmission needs.