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What is a body that orbits a larger body called?

A body that orbits a larger body is called a satellite. This could refer to natural satellites, like moons orbiting planets, or artificial satellites, which are man-made objects placed in orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies.


Any body that orbits another larger body is a what?

It is called satellite.


What is the name of the small body of the moon that orbits a planet?

The small body of the moon that orbits a planet is called a satellite.


A small rocky body that orbits the sun?

Asteroid - a small, rocky body that orbits the Sun.


Why is a satellite?

It orbits a larger body, the definition of a satellite.


A small body that orbits a lager body?

Satellite.


Why is earth called a satellite?

Earth is not called a satellite; rather, it is a planet that orbits the Sun. A satellite is typically defined as a celestial body that orbits a larger body, such as a planet or moon. In this context, the Moon is Earth's natural satellite, as it orbits our planet. Conversely, Earth, along with other planets, is a satellite of the Sun.


What small planet like that body orbits earth?

MOON


What is a small celestial body that orbits another celestial body other than the sun?

satellite


What describes a satellite which orbits a planet revolving around the sun?

A satellite is an object which orbits a larger body. For example, the Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and the Earth is a Satellite of the Sun.


What is the name of a body or object that orbits a larger body?

There is no specific name since all sorts of objects can orbit a larger body. A galaxy, for example, can orbit the centre of a galactic cluster.


A body such as earths moon that orbits a planet is called?

A moon.