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Meaning of Satellite
Types of Satellites
Uses of Satellites

Meaning of Satellite

A satellite is a natural body that revolves round the earth or another planet. As we have learned earlier, the earth has one satellite which is the moon. Scientist have launched artificial satellites (like space shuttle, rockets etc) into space to carry out experiments, collect information and learn more about other space.

Types of Satellites

The types of satellites include the following:

Communications satellites
Weather satellites
Navigation satellites
Surveillance satellites
Scientific satellites

Communications Satellites

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