What are the forces on an object in near-Earth orbit?

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Forces acting on an object in near-Earth orbit include gravitational influences from Earth, the Sun, the Moon, and other celestial bodies, as well as electromagnetic forces. Solar wind plasma, which varies due to solar activity, also plays a role, particularly in low Earth orbit (LEO) where the atmosphere is significant. The discussion highlights redundancy in listing light, gamma, and X-rays alongside electromagnetic forces. Clarification is sought on the definition of "near-Earth object," noting the differing impacts of the atmosphere in low Earth orbit compared to geostationary orbit (GEO). The conversation emphasizes the need for a clearer objective beyond listing natural phenomena.
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Here is a list of some of the forces on an object in the solar system in near-Earth orbit:

Gravitation - Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Electromagnetic - Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Solar Wind Plasma from the Sun - Variable due to Solar Flares and its 11-year cycle

Earth' s Atmosphere

Light, Gamma and X-rays - Sun, Stars, Supernovas and Galaxies



Please feel free to add or chop up my list.
 
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I think it would be more useful for you to ask questions than to post lists of dubious utility.
 
Alright the Stars, Supernovas, Galaxies and Black Hole is going a little too far. I have a valid right to post my list. And it is not "dubious".
 
I think it would be more useful to ask questions. I have no idea what your point is.
 
Philosophaie said:
Here is a list of some of the forces on an object in the solar system in near-Earth orbit:

Gravitation - Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Electromagnetic - Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Solar Wind Plasma from the Sun - Variable due to Solar Flares and its 11-year cycle

Earth' s Atmosphere

Light, Gamma and X-rays - Sun, Stars, Supernovas and Galaxies



Please feel free to add or chop up my list.
"Light, Gamma and X-rays - Sun, Stars, Supernovas and Galaxies" is redundant with "Electromagnetic - Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole", and a supermassive black hole is about gravity, not EM, unless one is referring to the EM from matter surrounding the BH.

What does one mean by 'near-earth object'. LEO and GEO are near-earth distances, but the atmosphere is a more significant factor for LEO than GEO, and there's essentially no atmosphere at GEO, but rather the solar wind is more significant. Effects from other stars/galaxies are negligible, and more or less isotropic.

Other than a list of natural phenomena, it's not clear to us one's objective.
 

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