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You've set two different criteria ... the Earth's closest satellite is not the
oldest one. So you've asked two questions, and they have different answers:
1). The identity of the Earth's closest satellite changes frequently,
because the close ones don't last long.
2). The Earth's oldest satellite is the Moon.
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Why is the moon called the satellite of the earth?
The moon is called a satellite of earth because it revolves around the earth
What is called when earth is closest to the sun?
Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the sun.
What is the general distance between the earth to satellite?
The satellite, or moon, called "Luna" averages 238,800 miles distant from Earth.
Why is the moon called a natural satellite of the earth?
Because it is a satellite - it stays in orbit around Earth. And it is natural - meaning not made by humans.
What is the object called that is sent to space to circle earth?
A Satellite
What is the earth's oldest satellite?
the oldest satellite is the HubbleMoon
What is the name of the satellite which revolves around the Earth?
The oldest is the moon, also called Luna.
When is a satellite fastest while orbiting earth?
At periapsis, that is, when it is closest to Earth in its orbit.
What is the speed of the closest satellite from earth?
5800km /h and its the iss!
What is it meant by apogee and perigee?
Both of those words refer to points in the orbit of an earth satellite ... the moon or any artificial satellite. Apogee . . . the point in the orbit where the satellite is farthest from the earth. Perigee . . . the point in the orbit where the satellite is closest to the earth.
Why is the moon called the satellite of the earth?
The moon is called a satellite of earth because it revolves around the earth
Which is earth's second satellite?
Earth has one natural satellite, the moon, and numerous artificial satellites, the first of which was called Sputnik, which can deservedly be called Earth's second satellite.
How old is vanguard1?
Vanguard 1 was the 4th artificial Earth satellite launched. It was placed in orbit on March 17, 1958. Communication was lost in 1964. It remains the oldest man-made satellite still in orbit and as such is the oldest piece of space junk orbiting Earth
What is the satellite orbiting the earth called?
It is the moon.
Can earth be called as a satellite of the sun?
Yes
What is the satellite that orbits the earth called?
There are many.
What is earth's satellite called that affects our tides?
It is called Moon
