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Orbital Plane

Description:

The orbital plane refers to the two-dimensional surface on which a celestial body orbits around another celestial body, such as a planet around a star, or a moon around a planet. It is an essential concept in celestial mechanics and astronomy.

Senses:

1. Astronomy: The plane in which a celestial body orbits around another celestial body.
2. Astronautics: The theoretical plane used to define the path of an artificial satellite or a spacecraft in space.

Sample Sentences:

• The Earth's orbital plane around the Sun is tilted by approximately 23.5 degrees, causing the change of seasons.
• Artificial satellites are launched into space with precise calculations of their orbital plane.
• The astronauts made adjustments to the spacecraft's trajectory to ensure it aligned with the designated orbital plane.

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