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How is physics applied to satellite engineering?

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"In summary, satellites are projectiles that orbit around a central massive body instead of falling into it. Being projectiles, they are acted upon by the force of gravity - a universal force that acts over even large distances between any two masses." (physicsclassroom.com)

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