A satellite is an object that orbits a larger celestial body. Natural satellites are celestial bodies that orbit planets or dwarf planets. The region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter is known as the Asteroid Belt. This belt is populated by a large number of rocky bodies of various sizes, ranging from dust grains to dwarf planets, which are called asteroids.
The moon is a
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