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It is not gravity because there is no gravity in space, only some on certain planets, deffiantly on earth. It is done by the strength from other planets the sun for instance. Heat waves. Some of the gravity in space does help keep the planets and satellites in orbit.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe planet's gravity and the planet's speed. Without the speed of the planet, the satellite would come too close to the planet and, would at sometime, crash. Without the planet's gravity constanly pulling it, the satellite would lose track and might even crash into another planet. :D You're welcome!
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∙ 12y agoActually Earths atmosphere just keeps it in orbit.
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∙ 13y agoThe gravity of the earth keeps a satellite in orbit; the same way Earth keeps our Moon in orbit, as well as the same way the Sun keeps the Earth in orbit around itself.
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Something in orbit around a planet?
An artificial satellite or a moon (a natural satellite)
Which planet does the satellite Atlas orbit?
The Satellite Atlas orbits the planet Saturn.
What forces act to hold a planet in orbit around the sun?
Gravity is the force that holds a planet in orbit around the sun. Inertia keeps the planets spinning.
What source keeps the planet in orbit around the sun?
Fictin Friction ant the VERY little gravity in space is what keeps the earth in orbit.
When you say a satellite is orbiting a planet you mean what?
It means that it moves around the planet, along a path (orbit) that has the shape of an ellipse.
What keeps a satellite in orbit around a planet and why?
the forse of gravity keeps it floating in space like the moon orbits our planet
What is an object in orbit around the planets?
A planet in an orbit greater than any of the others.An object in orbit around a single planet is a moon or satellite of that planet.
What do you call the path of a planet around the Sun or a satellite around a planet?
This is called "orbit".
Something in orbit around a planet?
An artificial satellite or a moon (a natural satellite)
What is a spacecraft that stays in orbit around a planet or moon?
Satellite
Is there any instance where a planets moon would not orbit around it?
No, a moon is a natuaral satellite and would always be in orbit around a planet. If it did'nt orbit the planet it would fall into the planet.
What keeps a moon in orbit around a planet?
gravity :)
What force keeps a planet in its orbit around the sea?
Gravity
What force keeps a planet in its orbit around the sun?
gravity
What planet did NASA put a satellite in orbit around the first time?
Earth
Which planet does the satellite Atlas orbit?
The Satellite Atlas orbits the planet Saturn.
What force keeps satellite in orbit around the Earth?
There is only one main force acting on a satellite when it is in orbit, and that is the gravitational force.
