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It is dependent on the life of its solar panels, which supplies it energy. As long as energy is supplied it works properly.

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The satellite has to correct its orbit from time to time. To do that, it uses gas compressed at a small tank. When this tank is empty, the satellite loses its orbit and even burns at the atmosphere or flies in the space.

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