apogeic

/æpoʊˈdʒɛɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being at the point of greatest distance from a celestial body, especially the moon, to the earth

“The spacecraft entered an apogeic orbit around the planet.”

2. noun

the point of greatest distance from a celestial body, especially the moon, to the earth

“The apogeic point of the satellite’s orbit was carefully calculated to ensure optimal communication.”

Synonyms

  • aphelion
  • apogee

Antonyms

  • perigee