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Objects in near-Earth orbits will decay over time and fall back into the atmosphere and be destroyed. Objects in higher orbits will remain there until retrieved. There are thousands of pieces of "space junk" cluttering up the orbital area, and sometimes they collide with each other - creating even MORE "space junk".
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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 do communications satellites orbit?
Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.
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.
How do communication satellites get into orbit?
Communication satellites are lifted into orbit by rockets.
Why are satellites named satellites?
The term "satellites" comes from the Latin satelles("attendants", members of a retinue), by way of the Old French for "hirelings". Natural satellites are followers, or "hangers-on" to a planet in its orbit.
Does dbs also known as direct broadcast satellite such as directv and dishtv orbit in a geosynchronous orbit?
Yes, the satellites orbit in a geosynchronous orbit, as with most all communications satellites. (Some exceptions are satellites such as the global positioning satellites.)
What is the tv satellites orbit called?
The tv satellites orbit called is a geo stationery.
What do you call satellites that orbit various planets?
Those are called planetary satellites or natural satellites. Each planet has its own set of natural satellites that orbit around it.
What is the name of the orbit that allows satellites to orbit the earth but yet appear stationary?
The Earth orbit in which satellites appear to be stationary is called the, "Geostationary Orbit". Some call it a synchronous orbit.
How many satellites orbit Saturn?
there is no satellites orbiting Saturn
Do all space satellites stay in the thermosphere?
No. That only applies to low Earth orbit. Geostationary satellites orbit beyond it.
What are the name of satellites of planet venus?
there are none
