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Satellite
A satellite is an object that orbits around a celestial body,…
Satellite
A satellite is an object that orbits around a celestial body, often Earth.
Natural Satellite
:pencil2: Celestial bodies, like moons, naturally orbiting planets.
:pencil2: Formed through gravitational capture or accretion during planetary formation, influencing tidal forces and planetary dynamics.
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Artificial Satellite
:pencil2: Man-made objects placed in orbit around celestial bodies like Earth.
:pencil2: Serve various purposes, including communication, navigation, weather monitoring, and scientific research.
How do satellites work?
Satellites, both natural (moons) and artificial (man-made orbiters), orbit celestial bodies. Artificial satellites facilitate communication, weather monitoring, and navigation, while natural satellites influence tidal forces and planetary dynamics.
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Weather satellites, like those in the (GOES) series, have significantly improved the accuracy of weather forecasting and severe weather detection.
The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites have provided data on Earth's gravitational field and changes in ice mass.
Probes like Cassini-Huygens have explored distant planets and their moons, providing valuable data about the outer solar system.
Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space telescopes have provided insights into high-energy phenomena, such as black holes and supernovae.