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  • Understanding the Moon: Why It's Classified as a Satellite
    The Moon is called a satellite because it orbits another celestial body, in this case, the Earth.

    Here's why:

    * Satellite is a general term for any object that orbits a larger object in space.

    * Natural satellites are those that occur naturally, like the Moon orbiting Earth.

    * Artificial satellites are those built and launched by humans, like the International Space Station.

    So, the Moon fits the definition of a satellite because it revolves around the Earth due to gravitational forces.

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