Satellite

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SATCOM 47, a late 20th century communications satellite orbiting Earth
SATCOM 47, a late 20th century communications satellite orbiting Earth
Andoria (bottom), a natural satellite/moon orbiting a ringed gas giant
Andoria (bottom), a natural satellite/moon orbiting a ringed gas giant

A satellite is any natural or artificial body that orbits a planet.

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[edit] Natural satellites

A natural satellite usually refers to a moon.

See also: Category:Moons and Unnamed moons

[edit] List of natural satellites

[edit] Artificial satellites

An artificial satellite is a technology that is put in orbit around a planet. (VOY: "Future's End, Part II")

[edit] List of artificial satellites

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