Gravitational capture occurs when one object enters a stable orbit around another (typically referring to natural orbits rather than orbit insertion of a spacecraft with an orbital maneuvers). Asteroid capture turns a star-orbiting asteroid into an irregular moon if captured permanently, or a temporary satellite.
Gravitational capture occurs when one object enters a stable orbit around another (typically referring to natural orbits rather than orbit insertion of a spacecraft with an orbital maneuvers). Asteroid capture turns a star-orbiting asteroid into an irregular moon if captured permanently, or a temporary satellite.
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