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They are made of metal for the simple reason of just not many things can survive in space due to the fact space is cold and they is no air. Anything else may just detoryed by metors or any other space junk hitting them. That's Really it.
Metals reflect microwaves that carry information between communication satellites and satellite dishes. Other materials tend to absorb the information so it doesn't travel efficiently.
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What is a space satellite made of?
Metal 7:^|
Why do people have satellite dishes?
Umm, to get satellite tv or other signals.
Why are satellite dishes white and not mirrored?
Well, the satellite dishes in my area are mostly grey, not white - but to the question - why painted and not mirrored?. The wavelengths that need reflecting by the parabolic mirror of the satellite dish are in the microwave range - a millimetre or so. So, the dish need only be smooth compared to that length, and a paint finish meets that standard, though of course, most of the reflection is done by the metal of the dish. The paint need not be radio-conductive or radio-reflective. Were the dish needed to operate in the optical range, then indeed, a mirror finish would be needed.
What do you call a metal object that revolves around the sun?
A satellite!
Are satellite dishes tacky?
The answer is YES, they look horribly taky (unless they are well mixed with surrounds, which is hard to find).
How are satellite made?
Satellites are made by metal and glue.
What is a space satellite made of?
Metal 7:^|
Can metal be used to make a satellite?
All satelites are made of metal.
When was Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow created?
Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow was created in 1992.
Why do people have satellite dishes?
Umm, to get satellite tv or other signals.
Are there any satellite dishes on mercury?
No.
What is the average size of a satellite dish?
The average size of a satellite dish is from 1.5 to 2 yards. Residential satellite dishes are usually smaller, while satellite dishes for commercial use tend to be larger.
Why must satellite dishes face a certain direction?
DISH Network satellite dishes must face a certain direction in order to allow the dish to correctly align with the necessary satellite orbitals.
Does a satellite have to be made of a certain metal to have to go into space?
s it s made of aluminium matel
What is a difference between a dog's ear and a satellite dish?
satellite dishes are not composed of flesh
Are there different shapes and sizes of satellite dishes and which is the best?
Yes, there are different shapes and sizes of satellite dishes. You can find the best one for your home at www.montanasatellite.com/satellite_dish_covers.htm
How big are satellite dishes?
very.....big..:P
