celestial body
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But parts of the rocket are shed in space and remain there, stuck in orbit unless they eventually collide with another celestial body.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Mars flyby, however, marked the first time the instrument measured the magnetic signature of a celestial body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
During the Moon flyby, which will last for several hours, the crew will have to observe the celestial body with their naked eyes, along with cameras they have on board.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
It’s the only other celestial body that has liquid on its surface, methane that they intend to harvest for clean energy to combat climate change on Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2024
The only celestial body that doesn’t orbit August the Sun is Daisy the dog, and that’s only because to her little doggy eyes, August’s face doesn’t look very different from any other human’s face.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
