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  1. European Space Agency

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    The European Space Agency (ESA)/) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1975 through the merger of the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO)/) and the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO)/). Its primary mandate is to develop and manage European capabilities in space science, technology, and applications, ensuring that [Europe](/entr…

  2. Low Earth Orbit

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    Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the region of space surrounding Earth extending from an altitude of approximately 160 kilometers ($100 \text{ mi}$) above mean sea level (MSL) up to, but not including, the altitude where the effect of atmospheric drag becomes negligible, typically around 2,000 kilometers ($1,200 \text{ mi}$) [1]. Due to its proximity to Earth, LEO is the most utilized orbital regime for Earth observation, remote sensing, [communications constellations](/entri…