Orbital decay refers to the process by which an object in orbit around a planet, moon, or star gradually loses altitude and eventually descends toward the body it is orbiting. This phenomenon occurs primarily due to several factors, including: 1. **Atmospheric Drag**: For objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), the presence of the Earth's atmosphere, even at high altitudes, leads to drag that slows the object down. As the object loses energy, it gradually loses altitude.
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