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For many reasons some being meteorology, communications, geographic mapping, spying, entertainment, and scientific studies of Earth and space.
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∙ 14y agoOrbiting Earth satellites have several uses. One is the simple exploration of the conditions of space and how Earth activities would be different there. The lack of gravity provides for unique studies of biological and chemical reactions. Another is the lack of atmospheric interference, which improves astronomical observation and measurement of other space phenomena. The vantage point of an orbiting satellite likewise offers an excellent observation of the Earth, with a wide variety of cameras, radar, and other instruments. This allows monitoring of geologic and weather activity. Suitable locations in near-Earth space provide communications relay locations for radio, television, phone, and data transmissions.
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∙ 15y agoGo to wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/)
Type in "Satellite"
Look in the table of contents for "types"
Scroll down to that section, you will see a list.
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∙ 12y agoit can search the physical problems on the earth
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How many satellites do you need to find your location?
A single satellite can only give you relative location. 3 satellites can give a 2-D positioning/location that includes longitude and latitude. 4 satellites can give a 3-D positioning/location that includes longitude, latitude and altitude. Only 4 satellites can give you absolute location.
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 does the US protect its satellites?
We don't need to protect our satellites because their is not yet warfare in space where our satellites are.
Why does g.p.s. need 4 satellites?
triangulation
In the movie Independence Day why do the aliens use and need Earth's satellites?
The aliens need to use earth's satellites so that they can coordinate their invasion efforts.
How many satellites have been to uranus?
100 and there is life on uranus... go check
Why do you need astronauts?
so we can keep our satellites running
How many satellites needed to get a position?
You need 4 to locate a position. There are 24 satellites in use in the sky with 8 spares.
Why do satellites not need to be streamlined?
i dont know i think its that it is big
Do you need a susbscrption to use a gps?
No. GPS Satellites are free to receive.
How many satellites do you need to have a full GPS signal?
At leAst 3
Do you need to be connected to the internet to use the GPS?
No as GPS is obtained from satellites.
How many satellites does the receiver need to be fixed on in order to know it's position?
For an unconstrained solution, you need 4 satellites in view to get a GPS fix. If you know one variable, such as altitude (on a ship, for instance) you can do it with 3.
How do satellites get their energy?
Satellites need to be self contained for their energy supply. There are a limited number of options. These are * Battery power * Fuel Cells * Solar Power * Nuclear Power
