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Why does a satellite stay in orbit?
A satellite stays in orbit due to a balance between its forward speed and the gravitational pull of the Earth. The satellite's speed allows it to constantly fall towards Earth, but its forward motion keeps it moving horizontally enough to avoid collision. This results in a stable orbit around the planet.
Why does the space shuttle fly in the thermosphere?
it doesn't necessarily fly, its in a constant angular free fall around the planet which is what being in orbit means. But if you're asking why the space shuttle stays in the thermosphere, the answer would be because thats the layer of the earth's atmosphere where a space shuttle's velocity is enough to counteract the earth's gravitational pull, creating an angular free fall as mentioned earlier.
Why does a moon remain in orbit around a planet?
Magnetism!Your answer about how the moon stays in it's orbit is half correct. You indicate it's because of gravity. Gravity is the "pull" (or +) force coming from the earth but there are TWO forces in balance required to keep the moon in orbit: an equal and opposite force that I call "energy" or (-). Without BOTH in Balance (0), the moon would crash into the earth. Same with the sun, stars, electrons and all of the bodies in the Universe of Light. Mathematically:(+) + (-) = 0where Zero represents Balance and NOT "nothing" as in the world of "things" there cannot be "no-thing"…There is the mathematical proving of the Unified Field Theory!
What force does a satellite use to stay in orbit?
A satellite stays in orbit due to the balance between its forward velocity, which creates inertia, and the gravitational pull from the planet it is orbiting. This balance allows the satellite to continuously fall towards the planet while also moving tangentially, resulting in a stable orbital path.
Why does they moon stay in orbit around the planets?
Actually, it's MAGNETISM!Your answer about how the moon stays in it's orbit is half correct. You indicate it's because of gravity. Gravity is the "pull" (or +) force coming from the earth but there are TWO forces in balance required to keep the moon in orbit: an equal and opposite force that I call "energy" or (-). Without BOTH in Balance (0), the moon would crash into the earth. Same with the sun, stars, electrons and all of the bodies in the Universe of Light. Mathematically:(+) + (-) = 0where Zero represents Balance and NOT "nothing" as in the world of "things" there cannot be "no-thing"…There is the mathematical proving of the Unified Field Theory!
What is the difference between a flyby spacecraft and an orbiter?
The main difference between a flyby spacecraft and an orbiter is the guidance computer programming: which causes a flyby to go by the planet and take pictures and other readings allowed in the limited time of the single pass, while an orbiter is captured into an orbit about the planet where it has a much longer period to take pictures and other readings.
What makes planets stay in orbit around the sun?
Each planet stays in its orbit because it is being pulled constantly by the Sun's gravity. The planet does not fall into the Sun because it has a velocity taking it along its orbit, so the effect of gravity is only to make the planet's path curve towards the Sun all the time.
What planet spins with a retrograde orbit?
the sun because it stays in one place and obits.
If a planet runs into the sun will the sun explode?
Planets can't run in to the sun. It stays on orbit.
What keeps a satellite in orbit around a planet?
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.
Has the Hubble been to Pluto?
No, the Hubble Telescope stays in orbit around the Earth.
What forces keep the comet in orbit around the sun?
The comet is kept in orbit around the sun by the gravitational pull between the comet and the sun. This gravitational force acts as a centripetal force, keeping the comet moving in its elliptical orbit.
Why planets stay in orbit as they revovle around the sun?
Planets stay in orbit around the sun due to the gravitational force exerted by the sun. This force keeps the planets moving in a curved path, balancing the inward pull of gravity with the outward momentum of the planet's motion. This dynamic equilibrium ensures that the planets continue to revolve around the sun in stable orbits.
Why does a planet a planet keep orbiting the sun?
A planet stays in orbit around the sun due to a balance between its forward motion and the gravitational pull of the sun. This balance keeps the planet moving in a curved path around the sun without getting closer or farther away. It follows Newton's law of gravitation.
Why do astronauts feel weightless when they are in orbit?
True "zero gravity" occurs for orbiting spacecraft because the vehicle is in effect in "freefall" around the planet : although gravity is trying to pull it down, its horizontal motion carries it on an arc past the planet. For spacecraft sufficiently far from Earth (several thousand miles), there is imperceptibly low gravity. The acceleration force gravity exerts is reduced as the square of the distance from the center of gravity. While enroute to the Moon, Apollo astronauts reached locations where the gravity from the Earth and Moon were almost exactly opposite and tended to cancel each other. When spacecraft approach the Moon or Earth, local gravity begins to exert a larger force, and unless an orbit is achieved as above, it will be dragged down to the surface or into the atmosphere. *Technically, the virtually imperceptible force experienced is called "microgravity" because the net forces of gravity from the Earth, Moon, and Sun still affect objects in orbit.
Why does a satellite stay in orbit?
A satellite stays in orbit due to a balance between its forward speed and the gravitational pull of the Earth. The satellite's speed allows it to constantly fall towards Earth, but its forward motion keeps it moving horizontally enough to avoid collision. This results in a stable orbit around the planet.
Do planet revolve around the sun at different distance?
Yes, as long as you mean Orbit. Orbit and Revolve are two different things. Each planet does both. It revolves, Earth does this once every day. It Orbits the sun once each Year. Yes, each planet has it own orbit as it goes round. It stays at the same distance, give or take a bit. That is why the inner planets always seem to stay near the Sun in the sky, while each outer planet can go round behind us (opposition) when it appears at its brightest in the midnight sky.
