If a meteor was coming directly at a satellite, it could cause destruction, which can affect Earth.
One negative impact of satellites is space debris, which poses a risk to both operational satellites and the International Space Station. As more satellites are launched, the likelihood of collisions increases, potentially creating more debris and endangering future missions. Additionally, the proliferation of satellites can contribute to light pollution, disrupting astronomical observations and affecting both wildlife and ecosystems.
Positive effects of satellites include enhanced communication, weather forecasting, global positioning, and Earth monitoring, which collectively improve navigation, disaster response, and environmental management. However, negative effects include space debris accumulation, which poses risks to operational satellites and space missions, as well as potential privacy concerns related to surveillance capabilities. Additionally, the reliance on satellite technology can create vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and signal disruptions.
The five major types of artificial satellites are: research, communications, weather, navigational, and applications. Please see the related links.
There are no known satellites of Mercury.
Mercury has no satellites.
Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.
It has 3 satellites!
Triangulation of satellites requires three satellites that bank of one another simultaneously.
Those are called planetary satellites or natural satellites. Each planet has its own set of natural satellites that orbit around it.
Elliptical satellites don't have a constant speed, but circular satellites do
All the satellites, communications, exploratory, military etc. are artificial satellites of Earth.
Applications satellites, like weather satellites, communications satellites (TV, Cell phone, internet), military observation birds, reconnaissance satellites and other "useful" things predominate. Purely scientific satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope are in the minority.