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No. For one thing, a planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon, not a planet. Mars does have two moons but they are captured asteroids, and would not be considered planets if the had their own orbits around the sun.
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How many planets are orbiting Mars?
None. Mars is a planet which orbits The Sun. Planets do not orbit other planets. Mars does have two moon which orbit around it.
Does mars have satellites orbiting it?
Yes, we have satellites orbiting mars. The last few probes that we've sent contained both landers and satellites intended to orbit the planet. They not only photograph the planet but they also serve as relays and retransmitters for the landers when communicating with Earth.
What planet has 2 moons?
The planet with two moons is Mars. The moons are called Phobos and Deimos.
What is another planet that has an environment similar to earth?
mars
Have the us sent crafts to mars?
The U.S. has sent a number of space probes to the planet Mars. Several have been orbiting camera platforms, while others have been rovers or lander.
Are there moons orbiting the planet Mars?
Yes. Two moons orbit the planet Mars: Phobos and Deimos.
What is a planet orbiting another planet called?
A moon? I don't think a planet orbiting another planet would be called a planet.
Which planets did The Odyssey go to?
2001 Mars Odyssey is a robotic spacecraft orbiting the planet Mars
Does mars have anything surounding the planet?
Mars has two satellites, or moons, orbiting around it. The names of the moons of Mars are Phobos and Deimos.
What is Mars' relation to other planets?
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. Orbiting between Earth and (the asteroid belt) then Jupiter
What is mars position in the system?
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, orbiting the sun at a distance of around 225 million km
Is mars the 1st 2nd 3rd planet from the sun?
Mars follows the Earth in the succession of planets orbiting the Sun. It is thus the 4th planet from the Sun.
How many planets are orbiting Mars?
None. Mars is a planet which orbits The Sun. Planets do not orbit other planets. Mars does have two moon which orbit around it.
Does mars have satellites orbiting it?
Yes, we have satellites orbiting mars. The last few probes that we've sent contained both landers and satellites intended to orbit the planet. They not only photograph the planet but they also serve as relays and retransmitters for the landers when communicating with Earth.
How many planets is Ceres from your sun?
Ceres is the closest dwarf planet to our sun, orbiting between the fourth planet Mars and the fifth planet Jupiter.
What is the path a planet takes to orbit another planet called?
We call that path the "orbit" of the orbiting body. Note: You would not ever see a planet orbiting another planet. At least, if you did, you would not call them both planets.
Is mars the only planet with 2 moons?
In our solar system Mars is the only planet with two moons. We are not yet aware of moons orbiting exoplanets (planets circling distant stars).
