Orbit

In celestial mechanics, an orbit is the curved trajectory of an object such as the trajectory of a planet around a star, or of a natural satellite around a planet, or of an artificial satellite around an object or position in space such as a planet, moon, asteroid, or Lagrange point.

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On-orbit validation of the OpenHarmony real-time operating system based on the Dalian-1 Lianli satellite - EurekAlert!

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All you need to know about the International Space Station's 25 years in orbit

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A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling and falling out of space after partial breakup in orbit

Fifth launch, fifth success for Ariane 6, which has just placed two new Galileo satellites into orbit

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Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

Startup announces 'Galactic Brain' project to put AI data centers in orbit

Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit on Dec. 11

Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit

China's 1st reusable rocket explodes in dramatic fireball during landing after reaching orbit on debut flight

Europe's Vega C rocket launches advanced Korean Earth-observation satellite to orbit (video)

This space suit designed by a French sportswear brand will be tested in orbit next year