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= Near-equatorial orbit
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A near-equatorial orbit refers to an orbital path that is close to the equator of a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon. In the context of Earth, a near-equatorial orbit typically has an inclination angle that is very small, often less than 10 degrees relative to the equatorial plane.