If we wanted to increase the Hubble Space Telescope's altitude above Earth and keep it in a stable orbit, we also would need to
A) increase its orbital speed.
B) increase its weight.
C) decrease its weight.
D) decrease its orbital speed.
E) increase its mass.

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The Answer of If we wanted to increase the Hubble Space Telescope's altitude above Earth and keep it in a stable orbit, we also would need to
A) increase its orbital speed.
B) increase its weight.
C) decrease its weight.
D) decrease its orbital speed.
E) increase its mass.

If We Wanted to Increase the Hubble Space Telescope's Altitude