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How many military satellites orbit earth?
Thousands, but the actual number is classified and varies from week to week as satellites de-orbit and new ones are launched.
Why it says for military purposes?
To be used by the military.
When did they used Rockets in World War 2?
To send up satellites into space to spy on other countries
How were satellites used in war?
If you're thinkiing of WW2, there were no such things as satellites at that time. In fact the first artificial satellite of the earth was launched by the Russians around 1957/58!
What is meant by military technology?
technology that is developed meant to be used for military purpose only. example the gps navigation devices were at one point only used by the military.
What are dmsp satellites used for?
DMSP, or Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, satellites were initiated by the Department of Defense. These satellites are used to provide important information to the military concerning weather conditions. Most commonly this information is used by the Air Force.Strategic and tactical weather prediction.
What are the artificial satellites of the Earth?
All the satellites, communications, exploratory, military etc. are artificial satellites of Earth.
Does Neptune have any reconnaissance satellites?
No. Reconnaissance is a military term used to denote scouting of territory for information about an enemy or enemy force. There are no enemy forces on Neptune, hence no reconnaissance satellites.
Why do we have a satellite in space?
Most of the satellites are for communication - such as tv/radio and mobile phones. There are also the satellites of the Global Positioning System and military satellites.
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
How are satellites used in forecasting?
how are satellites used in forecasting insat 1A
What type of orbit is used by gps satellites subsynchronous or sunsynchronous?
Geostationary satellites are the ones used for GPS satellites.
Are there more scientific or applications satellites?
Applications satellites, like weather satellites, communications satellites (TV, Cell phone, internet), military observation birds, reconnaissance satellites and other "useful" things predominate. Purely scientific satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope are in the minority.
Why do people want satellites to be banned?
People want satellites banned because of spying issues like they can photograph you where ever you go and ruin our privacy. More importantly the military uses of satellites scare people. Like spying on secret military bases or technology. Lastly powerful lasers could potentially fry military troops and vehicles and destroy major communications satellites. -Super Llama
Why do people want to ban satellites?
People want satellites banned because of spying issues like they can photograph you where ever you go and ruin our privacy. More importantly the military uses of satellites scare people. Like spying on secret military bases or technology. Lastly powerful lasers could potentially fry military troops and vehicles and destroy major communications satellites. -Super Llama
GPS is part of what group of orbiting satellites?
USAF GPS constellation. military
Did England ever launch a satellite?
Yes, England (UK) has launched satellites. Recently the have launched military space communications satellites named Skynet
