What is the difference between a planet and a satellite?

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Solution

A planet is an astronomical body orbiting a star that -

is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity,

is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and

has cleared its neighbouring region of planetesimals.

However, a satellite is an astronomical body that is orbiting another astronomical body.

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