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1. A single circuit of the earth by a satellite. Passes start at the time the satellite crosses the equator from the southern hemisphere into the northern hemisphere (the ascending node). See orbit. </dd>
2. The period of time the satellite is within telemetry range of a data acquisition station. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use