A satellite is any object that orbits another object. In popular usage, the ter...

A satellite is any object that orbits another object. In popular usage, the term satellite normally refers to an artificial satellite. A planet, or any other body, which finds itself at any distance from the sun with no "sideways" velocity will quickly fall without missing the sun.-A satellite is any object that orbits another object. In popular usage, the term satellite normally refers to an artificial satellite. A planet, or any other body, which finds itself at any distance from the sun with no "sideways" velocity will quickly fall without missing the sun.

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