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They take pictures, transmit the data back to earth or are recovered, then people compile the data and get one "big" picture of most or all of the surface of the earth.

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space exploration, communications, weather

can all these three ways that Carbon can be used can be true?

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satellites are sent to space from earth because it catches pictures of galaxies ,earth planets & solar system. And to telephone people in the world. It is very inteligent.

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As the satellite orbits earth , it's sensors record the energies reflected or emitted by the target area on the surface.

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Satellites are placed above, or outside Earth's atmosphere.

If they weren't, air drag would slow them down, heat them up and bring them down to Earth again.

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In space satellite does not observe any resistance or friction , while in atmosphere the air friction cause the increase in temperature of the body and finally the explosion.

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T.V stations.

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What instruments are used to send pictures from outer space to earth?

Pictures are sent to earth from outer space through the Hubble Telescope and cameras on satellites. The satellites then send the images to NASA computers.


What probe has been sent into space?

There have been over 300 probes sent into space as well as more than 1000 satellites orbiting the earth.


What is differences between space satellite and earth satellite?

space satellites are in space and earth satellites are in earth.


Have any man-made satellites been sent to the planet earth?

Since we live ON the Earth, all satellites WE have sent have been sent FROM the Earth, and circle around it.


How did satellites improve?

The satellites are sent into outer space by rockets. They revolve around the Earth. Signals are sent up to the satellites which transmit them back to Earth, covering a much larger area in the process. It is because these satellites that you can see events such as cricket matches being played in England or West Indies live on your television. Telephone and computer signals are also sent to other countries through satellites.


How are pictures from space sent to earth?

If you have a dish for your TV service then you're getting a television feed via a satellite feed. Likewise, digital imagery is sent from earth orbiting or deep-space satellites to ground stations for processing. For example, GeoEye and DigitalGlobe have a constellation of satellites that takes pictures of earth that are processed to display on Google Earth and Google Maps.


Data is sent to earth from satellites using what type of numbers?

Data is sent to earth from satellites using TIROS. This is data given from the ground.


What objects have humans sent to space?

Rovers and satellites.


What tools are used to explore space?

Tools such as satellites, space shuttles, and telescopes are used to explore space. Satellites take photos of certain objects in space depending on the mission. Obviously, space shuttles contain humans that are sent on a mission to explore certain object in space. Telescopes are used from Earth.


Do people into outer space with the satellites?

most of the time, a space shuttle is sent unmanned to space with the satellite on the top of the shuttle. Then they send the sattelite further into space for good precision on the Earth, or other planets.


Have man-made satellites been sent to earth?

No


How did satellite improve communication?

The satellites are sent into outer space by rockets. They revolve around the Earth. Signals are sent up to the satellites which transmit them back to Earth, covering a much larger area in the process. It is because these satellites that you can see events such as cricket matches being played in England or West Indies live on your television. Telephone and computer signals are also sent to other countries through satellites.