SATELLITES
CONTENT- 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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