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A body that orbits a larger body is called a satellite
A body that orbits a larger body is a satellite.

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What is called a small body which orbits a larger body?

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Any body that orbits another larger body is a what?

It is called satellite.


Why is a satellite?

It orbits a larger body, the definition of a satellite.


What is the name of the small body of the moon that orbits a planet?

The small body of the moon that orbits a planet is called a satellite.


Any object that orbits around a larger object is called a?

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What describes a satellite which orbits a planet revolving around the sun?

A satellite is an object which orbits a larger body. For example, the Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and the Earth is a Satellite of the Sun.


What is the name of a body or object that orbits a larger body?

There is no specific name since all sorts of objects can orbit a larger body. A galaxy, for example, can orbit the centre of a galactic cluster.


A body such as earths moon that orbits a planet is called?

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What is an object that orbits a larger object?

An astronomical object that moves (revolves) around a larger object is called a satellite. A natural satellite of a planet is called a moon.


What is the path of an orbit around a larger object called?

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What is a minor body that orbits the orbit or neptune?

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Any body that orbits the Sun is called an?

Any body that orbits the sun is called a planet. a planet has a specific definition. there are asteroids that orbit the sun but they are not called planets. its mostly things that revolve around the sun and reflect light.