Know Your Orbits: Where We Keep Our Most Important Stuff in Space
by George Dvorsky from on (#655XW)
Nearly 140 rockets have flown to space this year, with payloads destined for all sorts of destinations. The vast majority of payloads are deposited into Earth or Earth-related orbits, of which many types exist. Here's a guide to the various celestial circuits that host human technology, from ones close to home to...