Orbit Insertion

Orbit insertion is the process of intentionally placing a spacecraft into a stable orbit around a celestial body, like a planet or moon. After launch and traveling through space, the spacecraft performs a carefully timed engine burn to reduce its speed, allowing gravity to capture it into a continuous, controlled path around the object. This maneuver ensures the spacecraft stays in a specific orbit for scientific observation, communication, or exploration. Precise timing and calculations are essential to achieve a stable orbit without crashing or drifting away, enabling sustained mission activities in space.