// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Celestial Body
A celestial body is any natural object found in space, such as a planet, moon, asteroid, or star. It exists outside of Earth's atmosphere.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A natural astronomical object, such as a planet, moon, asteroid, or star, existing in outer space and subject to gravitational forces within a larger system.
BACKGROUND
The following outline is provided as an overview and topical guide to space science:
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- Astronomical object
- Heavenly body
- Space object
- Cosmic body
USAGE NOTE
Scientists study the composition and motion of various celestial bodies.