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How many satellites are on the planet Mars?

do you mean natural satellites? if so, mars has two moons, phobos and deimos.


How many natural satellites does Mars have and what are thir names?

Mars has two satellites, both discovered in 1877 and named after Greek gods who were sons of Ares (Mars) and Aphrodite. Also, both moons are small and irregularly shaped, so scientists think that they might be asteroids captured into Mars's orbit by Mars's gravity: • Phobos • Deimos


Does Mars have satellites if so how many?

yes, it has two


Are there satellites around any planet besides Earth?

NoA more accurate answer:Definition of satellite: A body or object in orbit around another. So by that definition the moon is a satellite of the earthMan made satellites have and do circle other planets also.Go to the Nasa site read about many satellites we have sent Jupiter, Mars etc.


Is earth orbit smaller than mars orbit?

Yes. Earth is closer to the Sun than Mars, so it will have a smaller orbit.


Why are there so many Iridium satellites in orbit?

It takes that many to provide complete coverage of the Earth, including the polar regions.


How does man made satellites maintain their orbit?

The satellites are usually placed so in an orbit high enough so that they don't lose much movement energy due to atmospheric friction.


Does betelgeuse have any satellites?

Betelgeuse is a star, not a planet, so it does not have any satellites. Satellites, also known as moons, typically orbit planets, not stars.


Do all satellites orbit the same direction?

No, all satellites do not orbit Earth at the same altitude. An good overview of this can be found on http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx. This overview reviews Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit and Geostationary Orbits.


Is mars orbit elliptical or circular?

A circle is an ellipse, so it's elliptical either way.However, the orbit of Mars is not a perfect circle.


Why is Mars so slow at orbiting the Earth?

Mars does not orbit the Earth. Mars orbits the Sun, as does the Earth.


How many satellites orbit around mars?

Mars has two very small satellites that orbit very close to its surface. The first spacecraft to visit Mars was the Mariner 4 back in 1965 and several others have visited since that time.they have 2 satillitesMars has two natural moons orbiting it. Named Phobos and Deimos.