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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.
How many satellites orbit the US?
Satellites cannot orbit the US; they orbit the Earth, and there are several thousand of them.
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 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.
What orbit are monitoring satellites put into?
Polar orbit
How many satellites orbit Saturn?
there is no satellites orbiting Saturn
Some satellites are put into an orbit around the earths poles what is this type of orbit called?
Circum polar satellites.
