Clarke belt

English

Etymology

Named after Arthur C. Clarke; see Clarke orbit.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛlt

Proper noun

Clarke belt

  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.
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