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What is the difference between a natural and an artificial satellite?

Natural satellites are:
(i) heavenly bodies revolving around a planet in their fixed orbits.
(ii) These are comparatively bigger in size and are made up of rocky materials or gases. Artificial satellites are
(i) man made bodies fitted with sophisticated instruments and cameras and are
(ii) made to rotate around their planets in pre-fixed orbits. These are much closer to their planet. E.g., earth.

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