<COMmunications> (LEO) The kind of orbit used by COMmunications satellites that will offer high bandwidth for video on demand, television, and InternetCOMmunications. 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)