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Drag causes the satellites to drop further into the earth's atmosphere. The further the s/c (spacecraft, in the case of your question, a satellite) dips into the earth's atmosphere the greater the effects of atmospheric drag. Eventually, it can cause the s/c to burn up in the earth's atmosphere.
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In space how can our satellites travel so fast and look so fragile but not be damaged by drag or wind?
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or exosphere where there is no wind and drag is negligible.
What are the name of satellites of planet Mercury?
There are no known satellites of Mercury.
How do satellites triangulate?
Triangulation of satellites requires three satellites that bank of one another simultaneously.
Are moons satellites?
Yes but they are called natural satellites
Are there satellites on the moon?
CORRECT ANSWER:No.
How do satellites fall back to Earth?
That will happen if they lose movement energy - usually due to atmospheric drag, if they are not high enough above Earth.
Why are satellites in the exosphere?
Satellites are located in the exosphere because it is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere and provides an ideal environment for satellites to orbit without encountering significant atmospheric drag. This allows satellites to continuously orbit the Earth and perform their intended functions, such as communication, Earth observation, and navigation.
What 2 things can be found in the exosphere?
In the exosphere, two things that can be found are very low-density gases like hydrogen and helium, as well as some satellites and space debris due to the lack of atmospheric drag.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains orbiting satellites?
Orbiting satellites are typically found in the thermosphere layer of the atmosphere, which extends from about 80 to 600 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This layer is where the density of gas molecules is low enough for satellites to orbit without experiencing significant atmospheric drag.
In space how can our satellites travel so fast and look so fragile but not be damaged by drag or wind?
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or exosphere where there is no wind and drag is negligible.
What has the author David Lukens Reasoner written?
David Lukens Reasoner has written: 'The Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite Program, CRRES' -- subject(s): Extraterrestrial radiation, Remote sensing, Earth sciences, Radiation effects, Atmospheric chemistry, Earth magnetosphere, Earth resources technology satellites, Chemical effects, Artificial satellites, Earth ionosphere
Two atmospheric effects of global warming and ozone holes?
Yes, they are two atmospheric effects. No, they are not related.
What is a sentence for the word drag?
Don't drag my book bag on the floor. Slight atmospheric drag can cause a satellite to slow down and eventually fall back to Earth. Wild horses could not drag me from a good chariot race.
The effects of science and technology?
There are many different effects for example space satellites, tv's miccroscopes and ect.
What is the kenning for music?
Atmospheric instrumentation and effects on songs.
How does man made satellites maintain their orbit?
The satellites are usually placed so in an orbit high enough so that they don't lose much movement energy due to atmospheric friction.
What can cause satellites to fall out of the sky?
Satellites may fall out of the sky because they get too close to Earth. In that case, Earth overwhelmed the power of the satellite's propelling system and slowly but surely dragged the satellite into the Earth's atmosphere.
