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Very few satellites are ever recovered. If a satellite is no longer doing its job,
for whatever reason, and it can still be controlled from the ground, then it's
orbit will be intentionally changed to one that skims the atmosphere. After
that, it doesn't take long before the satellite completely "falls" out of orbit,
and burns up in the atmosphere.
If a satellite no longer responds to remote command and control, then there's
nothing that can be done with it except to track it. It has graduated into the
category of "Space Junk", and it'll continue to go where the laws of Physics
take it. The only remaining task of any interest is to know where it is at all
times, so that future space missions can avoid it.
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What are space shuttle used for?
To carry things to and from orbit around the Earth.
What instruments are used to send pictures from outer space to earth?
Pictures are sent to earth from outer space through the Hubble Telescope and cameras on satellites. The satellites then send the images to NASA computers.
Why are satellites important to Earth?
Perhaps one of the most important and controversial uses of satellites today is that of monitoring the Earth's environment. Many satellites study features on the ground, the behavior of the oceans, or the characteristics of the atmosphere. Satellites that observe the Earth to collect scientific data are usually referred to as "Earth observation satellites." Sometimes the interpretation of their data has been controversial because the interpretation is difficult and people have used the data to call for substantial changes in human behavior.
How many satellites are needed to provide a place on earth?
If the question is regarding finding the latidude and longitude of one point on the earth, the answer is a minimum of three satellites. The method used is called triangulation. If you wish to know the altitude of the point, a minimum of four satellites are needed.
What is the background of the canadarm?
The Canadarm is a type of robotic arm developed in Canada. It has been used on Space Shuttle missions to help retrieve damaged satellites, launch new satellites and in the building of the International Space Station. It was used 90 different times in space.
What are space shuttle used for?
To carry things to and from orbit around the Earth.
What do man made satellites do?
man made satellites are used to orbit around the earth. these satellites collect information that can be used for communication, defense, weather forecasting, research etc..
Satellite of earth?
A satellite of earth that is not man made is the moon. There are many satellites that are man made that orbit the earth. These satellites are used for communication between Internet and television viewing.
What is a observation of earth remote-sensing satellite?
Explain how the remote sensing satellites examined the earth from the space?
What term is given to satellites that remain above the same point on the Earth's surface in their orbit?
There are two types of satellites that are located in a foxed spot over earth the first is reconnaissance satellites for observation of earth and usually used by the military.. The second is earth observation satellites and are intended for environmental monitoring
Why are satellites use for earth's surface?
because they are used!! dahhh!! lol ;)
What does a human-made object that orbits Earth and gathers information about space mean?
You are describing one type of artificial satellite. There are dozens of types of satellites; some used for navigation such as the GPS or GLONASS satellites, some used for weather forecasting, some used for astronomy, and a large number used for communications. There are a few dozen satellites used to examine the Earth itself.
How are satellites used to study the earth?
it orbits the earth and gathers informationusing both television cameras and electronic sensors
What instruments are used to send pictures from outer space to earth?
Pictures are sent to earth from outer space through the Hubble Telescope and cameras on satellites. The satellites then send the images to NASA computers.
Why are satellites important to Earth?
Perhaps one of the most important and controversial uses of satellites today is that of monitoring the Earth's environment. Many satellites study features on the ground, the behavior of the oceans, or the characteristics of the atmosphere. Satellites that observe the Earth to collect scientific data are usually referred to as "Earth observation satellites." Sometimes the interpretation of their data has been controversial because the interpretation is difficult and people have used the data to call for substantial changes in human behavior.
Spatial data technology is used by ICANN to store data from satellites and Earth stations?
no
How many satellites are needed to provide a place on earth?
If the question is regarding finding the latidude and longitude of one point on the earth, the answer is a minimum of three satellites. The method used is called triangulation. If you wish to know the altitude of the point, a minimum of four satellites are needed.
