Example of Satellite in High Earth Orbit
| Name | NSSDC id. | Launch date | Perigee | Apogee | Period | Inclination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vela 1A | 1963-039A | 1963-10-17 | 101,925 km | 116,528 km | 6,519.6 min | 37.8° |
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