Physics what keeps satellites in orbit?? Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 9:52 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 11/29/2012 6:16 PM
When a satellite is launched, the force of gravity tends to pull it toward the Earth, but because it is moving so fast, it falls in a curved path and circles the Earth. In essence, orbiting is much like a slow, controlled fall.
