Description
🔍 Explore
See how gravity holds planets and moons in orbit across space. Experiment with star and planet masses to see how gravitational forces shape cosmic pathways.
🎮 Try It
• Turn on Gravity force and Velocity vectors to see the direction of the forces acting on the orbiting body.
• Check Path to trace the orbit, then increase the star's mass slider while the planet is moving.
• Switch between Model and To Scale views to compare exaggerated graphics with realistic cosmic distances.
🎯 Your Mission
Find a way to make the planet crash into the central star simply by changing the star's mass slider.
🌍 Real-World Connection
GPS and communication satellites orbit Earth at exact speeds and altitudes so Earth's gravitational pull keeps them in steady, predictable orbits.
