Eli5: Why does the ISS require thrusting to maintain orbit, while the moon has been orbiting the earth for a long time without any problems.

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Eli5: Why does the ISS require thrusting to maintain orbit, while the moon has been orbiting the earth for a long time without any problems.

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The center of gravity between us and the moon is very close to the surface of the earth, and is moving more between us every day as the moon moves away from us.

The center of gravity between the earth and the ISS is basically in the center of the earth. It’s getting pulled down HARD.

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