ascending node
The point at which a satellite traveling south to north crosses the equator. Referenced by: GLONASS; Ecliptic; Global Positioning System.
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[8] The six planes have approximately 55° inclination (tilt relative to Earth's equator) and are separated by 60° right ascension of the ascending node (angle along the equator from a reference point to the orbit's intersection).
 See also: Coordinate, Equator, Navigation, Vector, Location
  
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