Apogee

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Apogee

1. That point in a

geocentric orbit which is most distant from the earth. That orbital point nearest the earth is called

 perigee  . See 

geo.
By extension, apogee and

 perigee are also used in reference to orbits about other

planets and natural satellites.
2. Of a satellite or rocket: To reach its apogee (sense 1), as in the Vanguard apogees at 2,560 miles .

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use