Source: wikibot/parking-orbit
= Parking orbit
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A parking orbit is a temporary orbit used by a spacecraft after launch and before it transitions to its final operational orbit or destination. It serves as a staging point where the spacecraft can perform checks, systems tests, and make final adjustments before executing further maneuvers, such as a transfer orbit to another location or a rendezvous with another spacecraft or celestial body.