They are, but are held in Earth's orbit because of their much closer position to the Earth.
The moon has a greater effect than the sun on the earths oceans.
Gravity is a characteristic of space. Because of it, every material object encounters a force of attractiontoward every other material object. That leads to some interesting consequences:-- A satellite is attracted toward the earth.-- You are attracted toward the earth.-- The earth is attracted toward a satellite.-- A satellite is attracted toward you.-- The earth is attracted toward you.-- You are attracted toward a satellite.-- Two satellites are attracted toward each other.-- You are attracted toward Mars.-- The sun is attracted toward you.-- The sun is attracted toward a satellite.-- The sun is attracted toward my dog.-- You are attracted toward my dog, and also toward the sun.-- My dog is attracted toward Pres. Obama's golf balls....etc.
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Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
no satellites rotate around the sun!
satellites produce energy by the sun
Sun, the Sun is the Earths 'star'
A satellite is an object that orbits a planet. The Sun is a star so it does not have satellites. Actually a satellite is anything that orbits another. So the planets and asteriods are the sun's satellites.
remote sensing satellites develop highly detailed and accurate maps on earths surface.
The cast of Satellites of the Sun - 1974 includes: George Finstad as Narrator
Satellites are launched in east direction to use earths rotational velocity and to reduce launch energy.