Technical
Orbital Inclination
The angle between a spacecraft's orbital plane and Earth's equatorial plane.
Inclination determines the latitudes a satellite can observe or serve.
Common Values
- 0°: Equatorial (GEO)
- 28.5°: Minimum from Cape Canaveral
- 51.6°: ISS orbit
- ~98°: Sun-synchronous
- 90°: Polar
Regulatory Considerations
- Affects debris environment exposure
- Influences re-entry ground track