apoapsis

the high point in an orbit — compare periapsis.

The point farthest from the attracting body is called the apoapsis.

by Cloudisnowbear January 10, 2022

Apoapsis

the high point in an orbit — compare periapsis.

The point farthest from the attracting body is called the apoapsis.

by Cloudisnowbear January 10, 2022

Periapsis

the point in the path of an orbiting body at which it is nearest to the body that it orbits.

The angular rate is faster nearer periapsis and slower near apoapsis.

by Cloudisnowbear January 10, 2022