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When did Galileo first notice the peculiar points of light aligned near Jupiter?
What was the title of Galileo's publication detailing his findings regarding the Jovian moons?
To whom did Galileo initially dedicate the four newly discovered moons, calling them the "Medicean Stars"?
Which existing cosmological model did the observation of moons orbiting Jupiter directly strike at the heart of?
What major cosmological idea was strongly supported by the demonstration that orbital centers other than Earth were possible?
What was Galileo’s primary technical contribution regarding the telescope used for the discovery?
What aspect of early modern science does the initial naming convention of the moons highlight?
What new scientific discipline was Galileo's systematic tracking of the four moons intended to establish a precedent for?
What did Galileo's successful tracking of the Jovian system prove about nature?
What modern mission is mentioned as standing directly on the foundation laid by Galileo's 1610 observations?
What did Galileo's method validate as the ultimate arbiter of physical reality for the scientific revolution?
What maintains an orbiting object in perpetual falling motion without impact?
What is the necessary condition for an object to begin falling out of its established orbit?
What is the primary mechanism causing orbital decay for satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?
How does the altitude of an object influence the strength of atmospheric drag it experiences?
If an orbiting object gains speed significantly without altering its altitude radically, what orbital change results?
What factor significantly dictates how quickly a large piece of debris will decelerate in the sparse upper atmosphere?
What forces become the main source of orbital deviation for satellites in Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO)?
What maneuver is used by engineers to intentionally bring an object down from orbit?
What must be considered when assessing the required effort to initiate a decaying orbit?
How do typical decay timescales differ between satellites in low LEO (300 km) and high GEO (35,786 km)?
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