Home > Space > Why Is The Solar System Flat? Why Is The Solar System Flat? Space Share on Pinterest An explanation of why the solar systems, galaxies, and rings around planets settle into flat orbits. The orbit of planets around the sun is within a few percent of each other. Why should the orbits be so relatively flat? Share on Pinterest Related Posts Top 10 Facts – Space [Part 1] Why Does Venus Spin Backwards? Interesting Facts About The Planets In Our Solar System Top 10 Facts – Space [Part 3] How to eat, drink and survive in space