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Satellites are unmanned spacecraft, and the term unmanned space vehicle could also apply. A spacecraft is a vehicle or machine that is used in space, and there are many different kinds with a variety of missions. Satellites are used for communications, navigation, and planetary observation (including exporation, meteorology and intelligence gathering) to name a few of their applications. Use the link below to learn more about spacecraft.

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