Orbiting body

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In astrodynamics, an orbiting body ([m_1\,]) is a body that orbits central body ([m_2\,]). Under standard assumptions in astrodynamics:

• it is orders of magnitude lighter than central body (i.e. [m_1<

See also

• Central body
• Standard assumptions in astrodynamics

 

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