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Orbits
Earth and Space IOP RESOURCES

Why getting your units right matters

In December 1998, NASA launched the Mars Climate Orbiter. Its mission was to report data on the Martian atmosphere and climate...

Stories from Physics 11-14 14-16

Circular Motion
Forces and Motion IOP RESOURCES

The rogue asteroid

An asteroid passing close to Earth may have its orbit deflected in such a way as to cause a collision in the future; regions...

Stories from Physics 11-14 14-16

Circular Motion
Forces and Motion IOP RESOURCES

Yo-yo satellites

Some satellites are deliberately spun about an axis perpendicular to their orbital plane in order to prevent their position...

Stories from Physics 11-14 14-16

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