Satellites are heavenly bodies that revolve around a planet. Earth has one natural satellite and many artificial ones. Which of these is not a satellite of Earth?

GSAT-7

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International Space Station (ISS)

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Moon

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Phobos

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Solution

The correct option is D Phobos
Satellites are heavenly bodies that revolve around a planet. Earth has one natural satellite i.e., moon and many artificial satellites like GSAT-7, International Space Station, Bhaskara, etc. However, Phobos though a satellite is not Earth's satellite. It is one of Mars' natural satellites out of two, other being Deimos.

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