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Because, either we happen to be in it's way, or the object is pulled in by Earths gravitation field.
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What is the name of an object from space that has hit the earth's surface?
It is called a meteorite
Is an object from space that hit the earth's surface?
If the object actually makes it to the Earths surface it is called a Meteorite. It does not matter if its man made or from outer space. I know they say a satellite has crashed to earth etc but its is still a meteorite. But the definition of meteorite is an object that has come from space and actually impacted with the planet.
How would baseball be different if it were played in space instead of earth?
the ball will go on forever unless it hit another object
What object in space is closest to the earth?
The closest natural object to Earth is the moon.
What other space object is similar to earth?
Saturn's moon Titan is the most recent object found in space to be similar to Earth.
What is an object sent to space to Circle earth?
What is an object sent into space to circle earthA satellite ?
What is the close space object to earth?
moon
What is a correct statement about the moon?
The Moon is the closest object in space to Earth. Earth's moon is of particular importance to us because it is the closest object to Earth in space. And it is the only extraterrestrial object that has been visited by astronauts.
How is the force of earth's gravity overcome when an object is launched into space?
The object launched into space has rocket motors with more force taking it away from Earth than Earth's force of gravity has in pulling the object toward its center.
How do you see an object from space on earth?
This is because the object is so large in size.
What is an small object from space that has hit earth's surface?
When it hits the Earth it becomes a meteorite which can be found and picked up. Most meteors never make it because they burn up in the atmosphere.
How is earth the same as the planets?
it orbits an object in space.
