Apogee (Noun)
Meaning 1
A final climactic stage; "their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
Apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The satellite's apogee occurred when it was approximately 36,000 kilometers away from the Earth's surface.
- The space agency carefully planned the satellite's orbit to ensure that its apogee coincided with the optimal viewing angle for the desired data collection.
- At its apogee, the satellite's velocity was significantly lower than at its perigee, resulting in a longer dwell time over the target area.
- The satellite's apogee was critical in determining the accuracy of its navigation system, as even small variations in altitude could affect its position and velocity.
- The spacecraft's apogee was reached after a series of precise engine burns, which placed it in a stable orbit around the Earth.