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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SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts talk US flag and kids' books from orbit on historic spaceflight (videos)

SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit (video)

Like a Diamond in the Sky: How to Spot NASA’s Solar Sail Demo in Orbit

China's mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 268 days in orbit

China’s secretive reusable spaceplane lands after 267 days in orbit

Here’s What We’ve Learned About Saturn Since Cassini Entered Its Orbit 20 Years Ago

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System successfully deployed in orbit

Watch Chinese astronauts conduct medical tests and grow plants in orbit (video)

The Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program

NASA’s DART Impact Permanently Changed the Shape and Orbit of Asteroid Moon

NASA's DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon, new study shows

NASA's DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon

NASA’s DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon - EurekAlert

New Study Proposes how a Black Hole in Orbit Around a Planet Could be a Sign of an Advanced Civilization.

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit

Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, lands brand-new rocket (video)

Engineers conduct first in-orbit test of 'swarm' satellite autonomous navigation

Airbus and Astroscale expand in-orbit servicing partnership

Rocket Lab launches sharp-eyed private radar satellite to orbit