(LEO) The kind of ORbit used by communications satellites that will offer high bandwidth fORvideo 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)