eli5 how are satellites placed in just the right spot so they dont fall to earth or drift into space?

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eli5 how are satellites placed in just the right spot so they dont fall to earth or drift into space?

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Orbit is a condition, not a location

You can only achieve orbit if the right criteria are met, which happens when you achieve a specific horizontal velocity

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