(LEO) The kind of orBit used By communications satellites that will offer high Bandwidth for video on demand, television, and Internet communications. A satellite in LEO, in contrast to one in a {geostationary orBit}, is not in a fixed position relative to the Earth' s surface so several satellites are required to provide continuous service. [Ovum report, "Applications for the superhighway", John Moroney]. (1996-02-06)