https://www.pitara.com/tags/satellites/Recent content in Satellites on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSun, 14 Jun 2026 08:10:32 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-satellites-stay-up/Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:34:46 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-satellites-stay-up/<p>Satellites orbit the earth because of the force of gravity. To understand why this happens and why the satellite does not get pulled in and fall, we have to understand what forces do. A force will change the motion of an object; it might speed it up, slow it down or change its direction. For example, if you are running and someone pushes you from behind, you speed up (the force is in the direction of your motion). But if someone pushes you in the chest when you are running, you slow down (the force is in the opposite direction to your motion). If you are running and someone pushes you from the side, you move away from them, changing your direction. (the force is at right angles to the motion). This idea is called</p>