Definitions
Wiktionary
- The Lyons Electronic Office Computer, an early British computer.
- Low Earth Orbit
Etymologies
- Abbreviation of Lyons Electronic Office Computer (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Right now, just staying in LEO is becoming a problem.”
“The big one we have in LEO points and tracks more accurately than any terrestrial telescope, and LEO is not a nice place.”
“Any LV that can't manage less then $2500 per Kg in LEO is not good enough.”
Bill Nelson Continues To Block NASA Administrator Nominees - NASA Watch
“These goals could involve more robotic support missions, or smaller added capabilities to commercially-oriented HSF missions (eg: astronaut LEO access, astronaut point-to-point capability in LEO, ability to replace a satellite component, ability to refuel a satellite, ability to change a satellite's orbit with a tug ...) then gradually build this kind of LEO capabilities to allow transport and productivity beyond LEO.”
“The Unbeliever says: cecil kirksey: Giving my name if stopped legally by LEO is all that is required constitutionally as the SCOUS has stated.”
“Giving my name if stopped legally by LEO is all that is required constitutionally as the SCOUS has stated.”
“Or would that make me a crazy liberal because I want to be liberated from the fear that a LEO is going to try to beat a confession out of me?”
Tom McIntyre Explains His Picks for our 2009 Hunting and Fishing Heroes and Villians Face-Off
“A launch system that takes people no further than LEO is cheaper than one that takes them to the Moon.”
Delta IV Heavy is Cheaper Than Ares 1. Wow. Who Knew. - NASA Watch
“Or are you saying an air launch access approach to LEO is without merit? common sense”
Space Plane Idea for Laug Haul Flights Resurrected by Virgin - NASA Watch
“The other big issue regarding "affordability" of launching large payloads into LEO is that we keep "starting" over once we get a working vehicle.”
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