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When objects such as planets or spacecraft orbit one another, the smaller of the two moves in a roughly circular pattern around the larger object, with its motion preventing it from falling deeper into the larger object's gravity well.[1] Starships often utilize a "standard orbit" when orbiting a planet.[2]

Notes and References

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  2. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Cage". Star Trek, season 0, episode 0 (Production number 01). Directed by Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Released 1986. Desilu Productions. 1965.