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Well,satellite means any object orbiting a larger object,so any body will do including the moon. Any object which orbits a planet is a satellite. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. All the other objects which orbit the Earth are artificial satellites.
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Why is the moon known as the a satellite?
Assuming no typo on your part regarding the "A" satellite, it would be that the moon was the first satellite orbiting earth. If you meant "why is the moon known as a satellite", it's because it is a satellite. Anything that orbits is a satellite.
What is the difference between the moon and a satellite?
The moon IS a satellite - a celestrial body that orbits a planet. Natural satellite is usually synonymous with moon.
How does the moon became satellite?
Most scientists believe the Moon formed as a satellite.
Is the moon the largest satellite of earth?
Yes, the Moon is the largest natural satellite of Earth.
What is the only natural satellite of earth?
The moon is the only natural satellite of earth.The Moon.
Differences of the satellite and moon?
The Moon is a satellite.The Moon is a satellite.The Moon is a satellite.The Moon is a satellite.
Is the moon a satellite of earth?
Yes, the moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
Is the moon a star or a satellite?
The Moon is a moon. A natural satellite of the Earth.
What do you call a moon orbiting a moon?
a satellite of a satellite
What is the Moon's natural satellite?
The Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth. The Moon does not have satellites.
Why is the moon known as the a satellite?
Assuming no typo on your part regarding the "A" satellite, it would be that the moon was the first satellite orbiting earth. If you meant "why is the moon known as a satellite", it's because it is a satellite. Anything that orbits is a satellite.
What is the difference between the moon and a satellite?
The moon IS a satellite - a celestrial body that orbits a planet. Natural satellite is usually synonymous with moon.
What is the moon to earth?
The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite.
Is moon a dead satellite?
according to my calculations the moon is not dead satellite.
Is moon astar?
No.:moon isnt a star...sun is a star...moon is a satellite...earth's satellite.
Is satellite is between the moon and earth?
yes satellite is between moon and earth. moon can see a satellite only for ten hours in a day
What kind of satellite is on the moon and orbits Earth?
The moon IS a satellite that orbits earth
