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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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