LEO: All about Low Earth Orbits

Low Earth Orbits

Written by: Kathy Gustavson
Grade (Age) level: High School (ages 14-18), University

This course is to help students focus on their efforts in the task of learning about Low earth orbits: characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. 
Topic areas: Intro to projectiles, speed, period, and launching of LEOs. Examples of uses. Problems with space debris.

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