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Satellite is a generic descriptor for any body that orbits a much larger body. The term commonly refers to objects orbiting planets, like artificial satellites and moons, but it can sometimes also refer to planets, small stars, satellite galaxies, and other objects.

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Why do satellites orbit around the centre of a planet?

If we ignore the cases of elliptical orbits, the earth gives the satellite a gravitational attraction towards its centre, which is perpendicular to the velocity of the satellite. In your question, suc …
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