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Full Form of HEPO

Full Form: Highly Elliptical Polar Orbit
Category: Academic & Science
Sub Category: Aerospace

What is HEPO Full Form?

HEPO full form is Highly Elliptical Polar Orbit

What is Highly Elliptical Polar Orbit?

An HEO is oblong, with one end nearer the Earth and other more distant. Satellites in HEO are suited for communications, satellite radio, remote sensing and other applications.Within 30 degrees of the Earth’s poles, the polar orbit is used for satellites providing reconnaissance, weather tracking, measuring atmospheric conditions, and long-term Earth observation.