Low Earth Orbit

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

low earth orbit

   <communications> (LEO) The kind of orbit used by
   communications satellites that will offer high {bandwidth} for
   {video on demand}, television, and {Internet} communications.
   A satellite in LEO, in contrast to one in a {geostationary
   orbit}, is not in a fixed position relative to the Earth's
   surface so several satellites are required to provide
   continuous service.

   [Ovum report, "Applications for the superhighway", John
   Moroney].

   (1996-02-06)