Orbital Flight

Orbital flight refers to the travel of a spacecraft around a planet or celestial body in a stable path called an orbit. This occurs when the spacecraft achieves a high enough speed that the pull of gravity is balanced by its forward motion, allowing it to continuously "fall" towards the planet without crashing. For Earth, this involves speeds of about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour). Orbital flight is essential for satellites, the International Space Station, and space exploration missions, enabling continuous observation and research from space.