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[[Image:SATCOM47.jpg|thumb|[[SATCOM 47]], a late [[20th century]] communications satellite orbiting [[Earth]].]] |
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A '''Satellite''' is any natural, or artificial body that [[orbit]]s a [[planet]]. |
A '''Satellite''' is any natural, or artificial body that [[orbit]]s a [[planet]]. |
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A Satellite is any natural, or artificial body that orbits a planet.
Natural satellites
A natural satellite usually refers to a moon.
- See Also: Category:Moons, and Unnamed moons
List of Natural Satellites
- Luna (orbits Earth)
- Jeraddo (orbits Bajor)
- Mimas (orbits Saturn)
- Praxis (orbited Qo'nos)
- Rinax (orbits Talax)
Artificial satellites
An artificial satellite is a technology that is put in orbit around a planet. (VOY: "Future's End, Part II")