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They are, but are held in Earth's orbit because of their much closer position to the Earth.
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Which out of the moon or the sun is more attracted to the earths ocean?
The moon has a greater effect than the sun on the earths oceans.
Do satellites have gravity?
Gravity is a characteristic of space. Because of it, every material object encounters a force of attractiontoward every other material object. That leads to some interesting consequences:-- A satellite is attracted toward the earth.-- You are attracted toward the earth.-- The earth is attracted toward a satellite.-- A satellite is attracted toward you.-- The earth is attracted toward you.-- You are attracted toward a satellite.-- Two satellites are attracted toward each other.-- You are attracted toward Mars.-- The sun is attracted toward you.-- The sun is attracted toward a satellite.-- The sun is attracted toward my dog.-- You are attracted toward my dog, and also toward the sun.-- My dog is attracted toward Pres. Obama's golf balls....etc.
What interferes with earths satellites?
rocks
Are the planets are satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Are planets satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
What are natural satellites called that orbit the sun?
no satellites rotate around the sun!
How do satellites produce energy?
satellites produce energy by the sun
Some satellites are put into an orbit around the earths poles what is this type of orbit called?
Circum polar satellites.
Why are the planets called satellites of the sun?
They are natural satellites of the sun. A satellite an object that orbits another object , for a example the moon would be a natural satellite to earth. That is why planets are satellites, they orbit the sun.
What is a three letter word for the earths star?
Sun, the Sun is the Earths 'star'
Why are satellites used in remote sensing?
remote sensing satellites develop highly detailed and accurate maps on earths surface.
Does radiowaves get through earths atmosphere?
Yes. Examples: television satellites.
