Noun
Molniya (plural Molniyas)
Ellipsis of Molniya orbit.
Because of this, some Russian communication satellites have used elliptical Molniya and Tundra orbits, which have excellent visibility at high latitudes. Source: Internet
Early Mars spacecraft were small, and launched by Molniya rockets. Source: Internet
In this way a constellation of three Molniya satellites (plus in-orbit spares) can provide uninterrupted coverage. Source: Internet
Molniya orbits can be an appealing alternative in such cases. Source: Internet
Molniya satellites main Geostationary satellites must operate above the equator and therefore appear lower on the horizon as the receiver gets the farther from the equator. Source: Internet
The Molniya orbit is highly inclined, guaranteeing good elevation over selected positions during the northern portion of the orbit. Source: Internet