Can someone explain to why they space station has lost altitude? I was under the impression that once something was put into orbit, that gravity will keep the object in its assigned orbit until some force (small or large) adjusts its orbit. Maybe I've just don't ever recall hearing that adjustment burns occur to space stations and satellites alike.
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Can someone explain to why they space station has lost altitude? I was under the impression that once something was put into orbit, that gravity will keep the object in its assigned orbit until some force (small or large) adjusts its orbit. Maybe I've just don't ever recall hearing that adjustment burns occur to space stations and satellites alike.