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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and as such has a tremendous gravitational well. This gravity is what has enabled Jupiter to attract and keep in orbit its 67 moons.

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Explained simply how the moons stay in orbit around Jupiter?

The moons stay in orbit around Jupiter due to the gravitational pull of the planet. As of June 2014, Jupiter has 63 known moons.


Why do the moons stay in orbit of Jupiter?

Gravity holds satellites in orbit.


Which five moons orbit Jupiter?

63 known moons orbit Jupiter.


Does the moon orbit Jupiter?

Not our (the Earth's) moon but Jupiter has lots of its own moons that orbit it.


Do Jupiter's moons orbit it?

Yes. if they did not they would not be Jupiter's moons.


Why doesn't Jupiter orbit its moons?

Jupiter doesn't orbit its moons because it has a greater mass than them.


Do Jupiter's moons stay in orbit around Jupiter in the same way that your moon orbits around earth?

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How do the moons of Jupiter stay in orbit?

Gravity, just like our moon. gravity pulls it around


What force keeps the moons of Jupiter in orbit around the planet?

The moons stay in orbit around Jupiter by the force of gravity.


Does any planet orbit Jupiter?

No, planets orbit around the sun. There are over 60 moons that orbit around Jupiter though.


Could Jupiter orbit one of Mars moons?

No, the moons of Mars (Phobos and Phoebe) orbit Mars. Jupiter is another planet and has its own moons.


Why do the moons stay in orbit around Jupiter?

The moons stay in orbit around Jupiter due to the planet's strong gravitational pull. This gravitational force keeps the moons in check and prevents them from moving away into space. They orbit around Jupiter because of the balance between their inertia and the gravitational force pulling them towards the planet.