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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Space startup Varda raises $187 million in funding to make drugs in orbit

Vibration suppression and control for detumbling satellite: A novel approach for on-orbit servicing - EurekAlert!

ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm

UF students are bending metal with lasers to build massive structures in orbit

A crucial methane-tracking satellite has died in orbit

Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours | "Rocket Lab did not disclose any details about the payload beyond its orbit, stating that it was for a confidential customer."

Rare daytime fireball bright enough to be seen from orbit may have punched a hole in a house in Georgia

A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

High winds scrub Rocket Lab's planned launch of a secret satellite to orbit

India to send first astronaut on mission to International Space Station | Shubhanshu Shukla will be first Indian to reach orbit in more than 40 years as country works to join global space race

NASA’s Quiet Protocols for Handling Death in Orbit

In-orbit manufacturing is coming to our skies

The Plan to Send Plant-Filled ‘Gardens’ Into Orbit

A passing star could fling Earth out of orbit

Rocket Lab to launch private Earth-observing satellite June 2 after delay

A Serious Threat May Be Lurking in The Orbit of Venus, Says Study

Watch tile-shedding private Chinese rocket launch 6 satellites to orbit (video)

NORAD Commander: AMTI Prototype Sensors Are On Orbit ‘Now’

That's a hat trick! Varda successfully returns 3rd space capsule from orbit