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There are 168 known natural satellites (moons) of the 8 major planets. There are also moons around 3 of the 5 dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, and Haumea).
There are more than 200 artificial satellites (or expired satellites) in Earth orbit or scattered throughout the solar system.
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How many satellites are there in your solar system according to 2010 research?
As of the end of 2010, planetary astronomers have documented about 245 known satellites of the planets in the solar system.
How does the solar system effect earth?
the solar system contains satellites that provide "solar power"
Which planet in the solar system has the most satellites?
Jupiter, with 63 satellites.
How many natural satellites are there in your solar system and which planets do they orbit?
As of early 2010, more than 265 natural satellites have been identified in the solar system, orbiting every planet except Mercury and Venus.
How many planets do not have any satellites?
Of the eight planets in our solar system, only Mercury and Venus have no known satellites. Furthermore, Pluto has at least four of them.
Do most satellites in the outer solar system have perfect smooth surfaces?
No. No object in the solar system has a perfectly smooth surface. These satellites have craters, mountains, and valleys.
What planets in the Solar System have satellites?
All the planets have satellites, except Mercury and Venus.Jupiter
Which object in the solar system has the most satellites?
The sun.
What planet in the solar system has a satellite?
Moons are considered satellites, hence several planets in our solar system have satellites: Neptune, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus & Jupiter.
Which planets in your solar system do not have any natural satellites?
Mercury and Venus do not have any natural satellites.
How are Saturn and Neptune's satellites similar?
They are the only satellites known in the solar system to have substantial atmospheres.
What Planet is outside our solar system?
None. By definition , our "solar system" is everything controlled by the gravity of our sun. The planets, their satellites, asteroids, dwarf planets, comets, interplanetary dust, and man-made satellites are "within" our solar system. Any "planet" outside out solar system is just that - OUTSIDE of it.
