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Are all the spacecrafts that go to moon called satellites?
No - satellites do not go to the moon. Satellites orbit planets/moons/objects with gravity in space.
What types of missions does the space shuttle go on?
the missions vary from taking satellites into space or parts for the ISS (international space station) or repair jobs on existing satellites
Why satellite important to us?
Satellites fly high in the sky, so they can see large areas of Earth at one time. Satellites also have a clear view of space. That's because they fly above Earth's clouds and air. Before satellites, TV signals didn't go very far. TV signals only travel in straight lines. So they would go off into space instead of following Earth's curve. Sometimes they would be blocked by mountains or tall buildings. Phone calls to faraway places were also a problem. It costs a lot and it is hard to set up telephone wires over long distances or underwater. With satellites, TV signals and phone calls can be sent up to a satellite. The satellite can then send them back down to different spots on Earth.
How do satellites help us explore space?
Satellites help us explore space by giving us information by orbiting in space. Without satellites we wouldn't get simple things like the weather forcast, television, or we wouldn't be able to travel... easily.
What is a freeview satellite receiver?
The government provides free digital freeview digital television to viewers in blackspot areas. There is Freeview and Freesat. The difference is that Freeview is digital tv and Freesat is satellite digital tv. For more information go to www.uksatellitehelp.co.uk.
What is the purpose of a space shuttle?
The purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo into space, enable crewed missions to space stations, satellites, and other space destinations, conduct scientific research in space, and assist in the maintenance and repair of satellites in orbit.
What are Communications satellites?
Communication satellites receive signals from antennae on the Earth's surface, or from other satellites, amplify the signals, and beam them back to Earth. Because they are hundreds or thousands of miles up, their signals can cover a larger area than most radio or television signals broadcast on the surface, because of the Earth's curvature. (Radio waves don't go around corners well.) Some communications satellites are in quite low orbits, around 150 miles high. Others are in "geostationary" orbits at about 22,500 miles, where their rotation around the Earth is the same speed as the Earth's rotation, so that they stay above a particular spot all the time. Most broadcast satellites for TV, phone service and satellite radio are geostationary.
Why go to space?
NASA once published a booklet called "Spinoffs from Space", listing many of the technologies and inventions that have been developed as part of the space program. The short answer is "Yes". Weather satellites enable us to see hurricanes and typhoons far out to sea, long before they hit land, and they allow us to track the storms. Before weather satellites, thousands of people each year used to die when hurricanes struck populated areas without warning. In 1908, a hurricane hit Galveston Texas, killing over 6 thousand people. When a similar storm hit Galveston last year, only a few dozen were killed, and they could have survived if they had evacuated; weather satellites gave people the evacuation time. TV and radio stations are able to broadcast locations that are far away because the signals are carried by satellites. Many people listen to satellite radio or watch TV programs beamed down directly from satellites to remote locations. Medical technologies that would have been miraculous 50 years ago are routine now, because of inventions developed for the space program. Computers themselves would probably not have existed without the micro-miniaturization techniques pioneered by the space programs.
How do satelites orbit the earth?
Satellites get up in to space by being launched in a rocket. Once at the altitude necessary for their mission, they separate from the rocket and then orbit the earth.Different kinds of satellites orbit at different heights above the earth. Weather satellites, GPS satellites, and communications satellites all perform different tasks.
Why do space ships go to space?
Space ships go to space to carry out scientific research, launch satellites, explore other planets, and facilitate space missions. Additionally, they are used for space tourism and commercial activities such as satellite deployment and space station resupply missions.
What are space shuttle used for?
To carry things to and from orbit around the Earth.
How big is the viewsonic tv monitor?
The viewsonic tv monitor is 24" and comes in many other sizes if you are interested in purchasing you can go here and get all the information you need to fit the space you have. http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vt2430.htm
