Satellites | MCQs

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• The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite in space.
• It named Sputnik 1, on October 4, 1957.

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• Communication satellites are used for telecommunication.
• Including telephone communication, internet connectivity, and television broadcasting, enabling global communication networks.

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Weather satellites are used to provide weather forecasting and monitoring of weather patterns, climate change.

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Earth observation satellites are primarily used for observing the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans.

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• If a human-made (artificial) body moves around a celestial body it is called an artificial satellite.
• Artificial satellites are objects placed into orbit around celestial bodies by humans for purposes such as communication, weather monitoring, and scientific research.

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A satellite is an object that orbits a larger celestial body, such as a planet or star.

Examples:

• Moons (natural satellites) that orbit planets
• Artificial satellites (like the International Space Station) that orbit Earth