apoapsis

/ˌæpəˈɑːpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The point in an elliptical orbit where a body (such as a satellite) is farthest from its primary body (such as a planet).

“The apoapsis of the satellite is over 200,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface.”

Synonyms

  • aphelion
  • apogee

Antonyms

  • periapsis