#orbit

near_me How do planets orbit the sun?

Planets orbit the sun due to the combination of the sun's gravity and their own forward motion. The gravitational force of the sun pulls the planets... Read more

satellite How are satellites launched into orbit around the Earth, and how do they maintain their position and altitude?

Satellites are launched into orbit around the Earth using rockets. The rocket is designed to provide enough energy to overcome the Earth's... Read more

satellite How do satellites transmit and receive data to and from Earth?

Satellites are crucial for various communication needs, including broadcasting TV and radio signals, global positioning systems (GPS), and internet... Read more

contact_support Which planet has the longest year in our solar system?

One year on a planet refers to the time it takes for it to complete a single orbit around the sun. Due to the vast differences in the sizes of the... Read more

navigation What is the difference between a retrograde and a prograde orbit?

A retrograde orbit is an orbit in which a satellite or celestial body moves in the opposite direction of the rotation of the planet it orbits. In... Read more

satellite What is a satellite?

A satellite is an object that is placed into orbit around a planet or other celestial body. It can be natural, such as a moon, or artificial, such as... Read more

brightness_2 How does the moon's distance from Earth vary throughout the year?

The moon's distance from Earth varies throughout the year due to its elliptical orbit around our planet. The moon's orbit is not a perfect circle, so... Read more

wb_sunny How does the sun's distance from Earth vary throughout the year?

The sun is the closest star to Earth, and its distance from us varies over the course of a year due to Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun.... Read more

satellite How does space debris affect space missions?

Space debris, also known as orbital debris, refers to man-made objects that are no longer useful and orbit the Earth. These objects can be anything... Read more

public How does the Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun influence seasonal variations?

The Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun are the primary drivers of seasonal variations. The axis of the Earth is tilted at an angle of... Read more