How did satellites impact scientific understanding of space during the late 20th century
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The satellites impacted scientific understanding of space during the late 20th century in the following way;
Satellites provided images from surrounding solar systems that confirmed the existence of other planets with water.
Sputnik I was used to determine the density of upper atmosphere and Explorer I helped in the discovery of Van Allen Radiation Belt.
The biggest impact of satellites in the 20th century was the introduction
of internet banking and mobile banking services.
Satellites played a vital role in the exploration of national resources on
land and under the sea. Example - coal, petroleum, gold, iron etc.
Disaster management for natural calamities like floods, cyclones,
landslides, earthquakes etc became much easier. Several lives have been
rescued by tracking satellite images.
Weather forecasting and warning system for future dangers have saved us
from many natural disasters.