The asteroid belt is
A) a region of icy chunks of material beyond the orbit of Pluto
B) a zone where rocky chunks orbit between Mars and Jupiter
C) a series of orbital zones around the Moon, from which fragments drop down to form craters
D) is a region around the Earth from which meteors (shooting stars) are observed to drop
E) a new fashion accessory being sold by NASA to raise funds for future missions
3)5 Motions of Satellites and Spacecraft

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Satellites and spacecraft orbit in a circular or elliptical path around the Earth, following Kepler's laws of planetary motion. They move at a constant speed, maintaining their distance from the Earth, and can change their direction using thrusters or gravitational slingshots. Satellites also have rotational motion around their own axis and precession around the Earth's axis.

The Asteroid Belt Is