Orbits are the result of gravity, which is the attractive force between all objects in the universe. When one object has enough mass (like a planet) it can create a sort of ”gravity well” that causes other objects (like a moon or satellite) to be pulled towards it. If an object is moving fast enough in a particular direction, that gravity can cause it to move in a curved path around the bigger object - that’s an orbit. The shape of the orbit depends on the velocity and direction of the object’s initial movement as well as the mass of the object it’s orbiting. Understanding orbits is crucial to space exploration and the study of the universe.