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Yes old sadellites do fall from space but they can't fall back down to earth because the atmosphere is in the way so they will just float back into space into nowhere really. so if you were worried don't worry.
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∙ 13y agoLow-flying satellites may fall back to earth after only a few months because they pass through traces of air in the upper atmosphere, which slow them down. High flying satellites can stay in space forever.
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∙ 16y ago* Not too long ago the U.S. military I believe the Navy launched a missile and blew it up * That is typically the case if it has unused/toxic fuel
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∙ 13y agoThey continue to orbit the planet or star they were put in orbit around until they fall into the atmosphere and burn up.
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∙ 12y agoSatellites orbit the earth for a few years then fall to earth however they are directed to fall to the sea
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∙ 12y agoYes. Any object in orbit is in free-fall.
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Where does the Space junk that orbits the Earth come from?
It comes from pieces that fall of satellites or that are blown of satellites when they collide or are blasted by a missile. Some of the space junk is also spent rocket stages.
Where does space junk come from?
space junk is created by humans with out purpose, is created by the satellites , space rockets ..etc. the space junk is the little parts that fall or get of these things
Why don't satellites fly into space?
Satellites, by definition, are in orbit. Which means that they're circling their host (planet). IF you were to increase their speed enough, they would. (And if you slowed it enough, then they would fall to the ground.)
How does space junk get in space?
Space junk is mainly old satellites that we never bothered to bring back to earth. In other words, we launch space junk to space, but it's not junk at launch. Get it?
In which layer you find satellites and space shuttles?
you find satellites in the exosphere
What happens to old satellites?
Old satellites orbiting near the Earth eventually fall back into the atmosphere and burn. Satellites orbiting farther away stay in orbit indefinitely.
Where does the Space junk that orbits the Earth come from?
It comes from pieces that fall of satellites or that are blown of satellites when they collide or are blasted by a missile. Some of the space junk is also spent rocket stages.
What are the uses of old satellites?
Old satellites that are in orbit and still powered continue to perform their function. Old satellites that have no power and are still in orbit have no use. Those that fall from orbit have no use as the are destroyed on reentry. Old satellites that have never been launched could be used as museum exhibits.
Where does space junk come from?
space junk is created by humans with out purpose, is created by the satellites , space rockets ..etc. the space junk is the little parts that fall or get of these things
How many Indian gps satellites are there in space?
how many satellites present in the space
What is differences between space satellite and earth satellite?
space satellites are in space and earth satellites are in earth.
Why don't satellites fly into space?
Satellites, by definition, are in orbit. Which means that they're circling their host (planet). IF you were to increase their speed enough, they would. (And if you slowed it enough, then they would fall to the ground.)
Are space satellites input or output devices?
are space satellites input or output devices
Does satellites never expire in the space?
ther are 4 satellites
How many satellites are there in Malaysia?
Satellites are in space not in countries.
How does space junk get in space?
Space junk is mainly old satellites that we never bothered to bring back to earth. In other words, we launch space junk to space, but it's not junk at launch. Get it?
What country got the US interested in space?
The old Soviet Union. first with satellites, then with manned spaceflight.
