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2What causes satellites to remain in orbit above Earth?

Satellites achieve a balance between gravity and their velocity that keeps them in orbit.
Satellites reach their escape velocity with the help of scientists and engineers.
Satellites have a circular or elliptical orbit.
Gravity pulls satellites sideways around Earth’s curved surface.

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satellites achieve a balance between gravity and their velocity that keeps them in orbit

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