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Asteroids are satellites. Do you agree with this statement? Explain.

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Yes. dwarf planets are satellites, but asteroids are only considered satellites if they orbit something. Comets may be considered satellites when in orbit, but they rarely orbit other structures. The term "satellite" may refer to celestial bodies, but it can also refer to human-made machines that orbit Earth. I hope this helps you :)
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