orbit mechanics

Orbit mechanics describes how objects like satellites or planets move around each other under gravity's influence. An orbit is achieved when an object's forward motion balances the pull of gravity, creating a continuous curved path around a larger body. Factors like speed, distance, and mass affect the shape and stability of the orbit—circular, elliptical, or more complex paths. To change orbits, spacecraft adjust their speed or direction using thrusters. Overall, orbit mechanics combines principles of physics and mathematics to predict and control the paths of objects in space.