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Orbital speed variation refers to the changes in the velocity of an object as it travels along its orbital path, primarily influenced by the gravitational forces acting upon it and its distance from the central body. This variation is a fundamental aspect of celestial mechanics, dictating that objects move faster when closer to the central mass and slower when farther away, as described by Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
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