Insight :An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one, such as a planet around the sun or a moon around a planet.

Insight :The length of an orbit depends on the distance and speed of the object, as well as the gravitational pull of the center of mass.

Insight :Orbits can have different shapes, such as circular, elliptical, or parabolic, depending on the balance of forces acting on the object.

Insight :Some satellites, such as the international space station, have a geosynchronous orbit, which means they stay above the same point on earth's surface as they orbit.