SpaceX
There are 13 countries which have the capability to launch satellites to orbit. Those are: Soviet Union / Russia United States France Japan China UK India Isrel Russia Ukrine Iran North Korea South Korea --note-- The above information is incorrect. The Soviet Union does not exist since 1991. Russia and Ukraine inherited their space facilities from the former Soviet Union. Britain and France launch satellites under the aegis of the European Space Agency, which also launches satellites for many other countries. South Korea does not have an indigenous satellite launch ability at this time. Private corporations SpaceX and Orbital Sciences have been launching satellites for years.
Generally space shuttles are not used to launch satellites as it is very costly to launch a space shuttle. Rockets with automated systems place satellites in orbit as opposed to a manned shuttle.
Government space agencies, private aerospace companies, and international organizations can launch satellites into space. These entities have the technology, expertise, and resources needed for satellite launches. Additionally, some universities and research institutions may also have the capability to launch small satellites.
The space shuttle's reusable design allows it to launch, travel to space, return to Earth, and be prepared for launch again efficiently. Its large payload capacity enables the transportation of astronauts, cargo, and satellites to space in a single mission. Additionally, the space shuttle's ability to maneuver in space and deploy and repair satellites makes it a versatile spacecraft.
Yes. "Moons" are _natural_ satellites, as opposed to the artificial satellites that we build here on Earth and launch into space on rockets.
Satellites are typically sent into space by government space agencies, such as NASA (United States), ESA (European Space Agency), and Roscosmos (Russia), as well as private aerospace companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab. These organizations utilize powerful launch vehicles, or rockets, to propel satellites into their designated orbits. The choice of launch provider often depends on mission requirements, satellite size, and budget considerations.
The sputniks themselves - not much. They were rather crude devices with a limited ability. But they proved that we could build stuff that worked in space, and launch them there. This opened the road for space exploration, and the more widely useful satellites like weather satellites, Communications satellites, satellite television satellite navigation and such.
Rockets primarily are used to launch satellites into space. Alternatively, the space shuttle is used for very large satellites, but that option will no longer be available when the fleet is retired at the end of 2010.
"Nasa space launch" refers to the launch of a spacecraft or rocket by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This event marks the beginning of a mission to explore space, conduct research, or deploy satellites. The timeline of a NASA space launch typically includes pre-launch preparations, liftoff, in-orbit activities, and re-entry or landing.
The short form of the Indian Space Shuttle that puts satellites into orbit is GSLV, which stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is a series of rocket launch vehicles used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for launching satellites into various orbits.
Yes, England (UK) has launched satellites. Recently the have launched military space communications satellites named Skynet
As of 2021, there are over 3,000 satellites orbiting Earth. This number includes operational satellites as well as defunct ones. Many countries and private companies continue to launch satellites for various purposes such as communications, Earth observation, and scientific research.