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  • Satellites: Natural and Artificial Orbits Around Planets - Definition & Uses
    An object that goes around a planet is called a satellite.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Natural satellites: These are celestial bodies that naturally orbit a planet. The most common example is a moon.

    * Artificial satellites: These are objects built and launched by humans to orbit a planet. They have many purposes, such as communication, navigation, observation, and research.

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