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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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