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Srictly, a planet orbits a star, while a satellite orbits a non-stellar body. Planet is natural whereas satellite is either natural or artificial. Artificial satellites may have different speed, whereas planets have the same speed always.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoA satellite is an object orbiting a planet.
A planet is an object that is:
1) Orbiting a star
2) Has a more or less spherical shape
3) Has no other objects in its orbit.
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∙ 12y agoWell this is a very simple question to answer. A planet orbits the sun, it is also made up of rock, stone, sand, ice and many other things. A planet normally has a moon orbiting it and Earth is the only planet known to have life on it. Although back in 2007 there was something spotted on one of the mars rovers it looked like a man but some say it looks like the legendary Big Foot. A Satellite orbits a planet. It takes photos of the planet and can also have people inside operating it. A satellite is normally no bigger than 3 or 4 coaches put together. Also a satellite is made up of metal.
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∙ 8y agoA planet is a huge object that goes around a star - they're usually round. A satellite is anything that goes around anything else. That means that a planet is a star's satellite and a moon is a planet's satellite. Humans also make artificial satellites.
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∙ 8y agoPlanets orbit stars; satellites orbit planets.
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∙ 15y agoSatellites are astronomical bodies that orbit larger astronomical bodies. Therefore the planets of the solar system are satellite of the sun. Our moon is a satellite of Earth
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∙ 13y agoPlanets are huge objects which orbit around a star that spin on there axis.
Satelittes orbit around planets but don't orbit around a star.
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Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
Difference between artificial and natural satellites?
Artificial satellites are manufactured in laboratories. Natural satellites coalesced from the primordial cloud.
Do all planets and satellites lie the same gravitational layer?
Do all planets and satellites lie on the same gravitational layer?
Why are the planets considered satellites?
Planets are not satellites. The definition of satellite is any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star.
How are planets different from satellites?
simple! planets are huge or normally bigger than satellites in terms of mass, area and size. planets normally have a atmosphere like the earth. planets revolve around the sun whereas satellites revolve around the planet. both of them are non luminous object which means they reflect the light from the sun. satellites are usually fragments of a planet when it was forming.
Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
What are satellites of planets?
Natural satellites of planets are called moons, if they are large enough.
Are the planets are satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Are planets satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
What are chunks of rock and metal that orbit between the planets?
Those are called satellites.
What planets in the Solar System have satellites?
All the planets have satellites, except Mercury and Venus.Jupiter
Can Gas planets have satellites?
Yes, any planet can have satellites. Gas planets actually have the most satellites due to their large masses.
What are moons to planets?
Moons are satellites of planets.
Difference between artificial and natural satellites?
Artificial satellites are manufactured in laboratories. Natural satellites coalesced from the primordial cloud.
What is the source of gravitational pull on the planets?
The gravitational pull on all the planets are artificial satellites because the satellites orbit all the planets!
What makes planets and satellites?
after a star explodes, the star dust coalesces to form more stars, planets, and satellites
What is the difference between a rocket and a satellites?
A satellite orbits the earth and observes it. A rocket is designed to go to different planets, either taking people with it, or taking a space prob to take pictures of that planet.
