quasi-satellite

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Etymology

quasi- +‎ satellite

Noun

quasi-satellite (plural quasi-satellites)

  1. (astronomy) An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite.

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