Question

What is an artificial satellite? Type of artificial satellite and state thier function​

Answer 1

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A man-made object orbiting the earth or any other planet is called an artificial satellite.

Classification of satellites depending on their functions.

(1) Weather satellites : Weather satellites collect

the information regarding weather conditions of the region. It records temperature, air pressure, wind direction, humidity cloud cover, etc. This information is sent to the space. research station on the earth, and then with this information weather forecast is made

(2) Communication satellites : In order to establish.communication between different places on the earth through mobile phones or computer assisted internet, communication satellites are used Many artificial satellites placed at various locations in the earth's orbit are well interconnected and help us to have communication with any place, from anywhere, at any time and in any form including voicemail, email, photographs, audio mail, etc

(3) Broadcasting satellites : Broadcasting satellites are used to transmit various radio and television programmes and even live programmes from any place on the earth to any other place. As a result one can have access to information about current incidents, events, programmes, sports and other

events right from his drawing room with these satellites

(4) Navigational satellites : Navigational satellites assist the surface, water and air transportation and coordinate their busy schedule. These satellites also assist the user with current live maps as well as real time traffic conditions

(5) Military satellites : Every sovereign nation needs to keep the real time information about the borders. Satellites help to monitor all movements of neighbouring countries or enemy countries. Military satellites also help to guide the missiles effectively

(6) Earth observation satellites : These satellites observe and provide the real time information about the earth. These satellites also help us to collect the information about the resources, their management, continuous observation about a natural phenomenon and the changes within it.

Answer 2

In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object that has been intentionally placed into orbit. These objects are called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as Earth's Moon. On 4 October 1957 the Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1.

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