which satellite........
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The satellite takes a picture and sends it by signals.
No.
No, the cable will not work when the satellite is out. The satellite is what brings you the picture. If you are concerned about the satellite, I would stay with cable.
Some inclimate weather can cause satellite receiver interuption. If it is snowing heavily and the snow is building up on your satellite receiver it can cause the picture to be disrupted or cut off completely.
If the picture is "snowy" you have the TV on the wrong station.
in daylight hours
A satellite takes a picture by capturing light reflecting off Earth's surface with its onboard camera(s). The satellite's imaging system converts the light into digital data that is transmitted back to Earth for processing and analysis.
The last fireballs were seen in Austin, Texas on February 15th 2009. They were purported to be debris from a satellite breaking up in space.
There may not be that much of a difference, depending on the TV on which you are viewing the satellite or cable. Based on where you live, reception of either the cable or the satellite might be better, but that's a reception issue, not a picture quality problem.
Incredibly low. Many millions to one. See related link for a picture of a satellite that did make it back to Earth.
HD tv satellite receivers receive the best quality picture for satellite tv. They are a great purchase if you are willing to pitch in a little extra money.