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Drag causes the satellites to drop further into the earth's atmosphere. The further the s/c (spacecraft, in the case of your question, a satellite) dips into the earth's atmosphere the greater the effects of atmospheric drag. Eventually, it can cause the s/c to burn up in the earth's atmosphere.
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In space how can our satellites travel so fast and look so fragile but not be damaged by drag or wind?
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or exosphere where there is no wind and drag is negligible.
What are the name of satellites of planet Mercury?
There are no known satellites of Mercury.
How do satellites triangulate?
Triangulation of satellites requires three satellites that bank of one another simultaneously.
Are moons satellites?
Yes but they are called natural satellites
Why is it important for satellites to be outside the earths atmosphere?
Satellites need to be out of the earth's atmosphere or the gravity would make them fall to the ground. In space, the satellites are also able to orbit the earth effortlessly because they have less weight.
How do satellites fall back to Earth?
That will happen if they lose movement energy - usually due to atmospheric drag, if they are not high enough above Earth.
In space how can our satellites travel so fast and look so fragile but not be damaged by drag or wind?
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or exosphere where there is no wind and drag is negligible.
What has the author David Lukens Reasoner written?
David Lukens Reasoner has written: 'The Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite Program, CRRES' -- subject(s): Extraterrestrial radiation, Remote sensing, Earth sciences, Radiation effects, Atmospheric chemistry, Earth magnetosphere, Earth resources technology satellites, Chemical effects, Artificial satellites, Earth ionosphere
Two atmospheric effects of global warming and ozone holes?
Yes, they are two atmospheric effects. No, they are not related.
Why do you need weather satellites?
Weather monitoring is the primary function/purpose of weather satellites. They are also used to track different geological, atmospheric and environmental changes that has an impact on the Earth.
Can atmospheric pressure affect an object's velocity?
Yes. It's called "drag" and "friction".
What forces are acting on the International Space Station while its in orbit?
Gravity and atmospheric drag.
How does man made satellites maintain their orbit?
The satellites are usually placed so in an orbit high enough so that they don't lose much movement energy due to atmospheric friction.
What is the kenning for music?
Atmospheric instrumentation and effects on songs.
What is a sentence for the word drag?
Don't drag my book bag on the floor. Slight atmospheric drag can cause a satellite to slow down and eventually fall back to Earth. Wild horses could not drag me from a good chariot race.
The effects of science and technology?
There are many different effects for example space satellites, tv's miccroscopes and ect.
In what region of the Earth's atmosphere do Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites fly?
Anything up to 2000 km (1240 miles) above sea level. Low earth orbiting satellites can suffer from atmospheric drag at very low altitudes, although there is little gas around at their orbit, there may still be enough to slow the satellite and cause it's orbit to decay. The lowest satellites would be around 300km in altitude, but would not be able to sustain orbit without an occasional boost.
