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  • Understanding Satellites: Natural and Artificial Orbits
    A body that orbits a larger body is called a satellite.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Natural satellites: These are celestial bodies that naturally orbit a larger body, such as moons orbiting planets. For example, our Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

    * Artificial satellites: These are objects launched by humans into space that orbit a larger body, like Earth. Examples include communication satellites, weather satellites, and space stations.

    So, whether it's a moon orbiting a planet or a spacecraft orbiting Earth, they are both considered satellites.

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