Astrodynamics facts for kids

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Orbital motion

A satellite orbiting the earth has a tangential velocity and an inward acceleration.

Astrodynamics is a part of physics that deals with movement in space. It is a branch of mechanics dealing with orbits.

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In Spanish: Astrodinámica para niños

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