Farthest point in an orbit Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 28, 2018 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2018 · 24-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth
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