Understanding Lunar Orbits: What is a Spacecraft's Path Around the Moon?

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Understanding Lunar Orbits: What is a Spacecraft's Path Around the Moon?

The circling of a spacecraft around the Moon is called its orbit.

More specifically, it's called a lunar orbit.

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