#orbit

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

satellite How are satellites launched and placed into orbit around the Earth?

Satellites are essential to modern life, from communication to navigation to weather forecasting. But how are these orbiting devices launched and... 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

brightness_2 What is the moon's orbit?

The moon's orbit is the path it takes around the Earth. It takes the moon about 27.3 days to complete one orbit. The moon's orbit is not a perfect... Read more

science How does the moon's orbit affect eclipses?

The moon's orbit plays a crucial role in the occurrence of eclipses. An eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, casting a... Read more

contact_support What is the role of tidal locking in the evolution of the solar system?

Tidal locking is a phenomenon that occurs when two celestial bodies, such as a planet and a moon, are gravitationally locked in their orbits around... 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

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 Why do we have different seasons?

Seasons are a result of the Earth's revolution around the Sun and its axial tilt. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5... Read more

satellite What is the basic principle behind satellites and their ability to orbit the Earth and perform various tasks in space?

Satellites are man-made objects that orbit around the Earth. They are designed to perform various tasks, including communication, navigation, weather... Read more