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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Herman Melville on 02/06/2009 12:07:48

Title: Is the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon altered by objects?
Post by: Herman Melville on 02/06/2009 12:07:48

Is the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon altered by objects in orbit, passing between them, such as satellites and the space shuttle?

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Title: Is the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon altered by objects?
Post by: Madidus_Scientia on 02/06/2009 17:53:00

No, the mass and therefore the gravity of satellites and space shuttles are insignificant compared to the masses of the Earth and the Moon. Does a building in between you and your friend effect the gravitational relationship between you?