Question

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?

• A. GSAT-7
• B. International Space Station (ISS)
• C. Moon
• D. Phobos

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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.