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  • What Orbits Planets? Moons, Asteroids & More - A Comprehensive Guide
    The answer to this question depends on what you're asking:

    1. If you're asking about natural objects:

    * Moons: Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets. For example, Earth has one moon, while Jupiter has dozens.

    * Asteroids and comets: While not always orbiting directly around planets, these objects can be influenced by the gravity of planets, and some may even be temporarily trapped in a planet's orbit.

    2. If you're asking about human-made objects:

    * Satellites: These are artificial objects launched into space to orbit Earth or other planets. They serve many purposes, including communication, navigation, and scientific research.

    * Spacecraft: These are vehicles that are designed to travel through space. Some spacecraft are designed to orbit planets, while others are sent to explore other celestial bodies.

    So, the short answer is that moons, asteroids, comets, satellites, and spacecraft can all revolve around planets.

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