Why do satelites eventually come down?

Subject: Why do satelites eventually come down?

Date: Wed Jun 9 19:29:40 1999
Posted by Blaine Thompson
Grade level: undergrad School: MCCC
City: Monroe State/Province: MI Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 928974580.Ph

Message:


I have asked this question and never got a specific answer. Why 
do satelites eventually fall back to earth if not refueled. If 
all forces need to be in balance to sustain orbit what upsets the 
balance?

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