An orbit is the curved path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space due to gravitational forces. For example, the Earth orbits the Sun, completing one full revolution approximately every 365 days. This movement is influenced by the mass of the objects and the distance between them. Orbits can be circular or elliptical, depending on the speed and angle of the orbiting object. Satellites, like the International Space Station, also have orbits around the Earth, allowing them to stay in space while continuously moving around our planet.