Results for: Satellite
In Science

What is isochronous satellites?

An isochronous satellite is one that orbits the earth in one day. So it orbits the earth as the same speed as the earth rotates. Most satellites that are isochronous are infa… (MORE)
In Telescopes

What are satellites and probes?

  Satelites are objects that orbit a planet such as the moon   Aritficial satilites are man-made devices the go into orbit around earth and are what let cell phones com… (MORE)
In Planetary Science

Which planets have no satellites?

In science, a 'satellite' is an object orbiting a planet, and can refer to anything from moons to man-made satellites. In any case, Mercury and Venus are the only ones without… (MORE)
In War and Military History

What is a satellite nation?

The satellite nations are the regions between Germany and russia  that were formed with the assistance of the UN after the end of  WWII. However, Stalin and the communist So… (MORE)
In Artificial Satellites

What is a satellite and what is it used for?

A satellite can be natural or artificial. An artificial satellite  is placed in orbit around the earth, moon, or another planet in  order to collect information or for commu… (MORE)
In Technology

What is satellite swath?

The area of the earth which is imaged during a satellite orbit is referred to as the satellite swath and can range in width from ten to hundreds ofkilometers. As the satellite… (MORE)
In Space Travel and Exploration

What do communication satellites do?

They relay information and data transmitted from one area of Earth to another. Signals are transmitted via radio dish to the satellite from one region of the planet, which the… (MORE)
In Technology

How do satellites get into space?

They are placed on top of a rocket, which accelerates them until they "escape" the atmosphere and enter space. Satellites are spacecraft that orbit the Earth or a planet, whil… (MORE)