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Of course it uses solar energy. There are solar panels in a satellite.

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What types of energy does a satellite use?

A satellite primarily uses solar energy to power its onboard systems and instruments. Solar panels mounted on the satellite's surface convert sunlight into electricity. Some satellites may also utilize small batteries for energy storage during periods when they are not in direct sunlight.


A method of sending energy waves from a satellite to an area of earth being observed is?

One method is for the satellite to use electromagnetic waves, such as microwaves or radio waves, to transmit energy to the Earth's surface. These waves can carry information back to the satellite, enabling observation of the target area.


What happens to the laser light when it reaches the satellite in the ranging system?

When the laser light reaches the satellite in a ranging system, part of the light is reflected back towards the Earth. By measuring the time it takes for the light to travel to the satellite and back, the distance between the Earth station and the satellite can be calculated with high precision. This helps in monitoring the satellite's position and orbit.


What is the speed of a satellite signal?

The speed of a satellite signal is approximately the speed of light, which is about 299,792 kilometers per second. This means that signals transmitted from a satellite to Earth or vice versa travel at this high speed.


How does a satellite take a picture?

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.

Related Questions

Can a satellite use light energy?

Yes, most are powered by solar panels.


What is a map making instrument that reads wavelengths of red light green light and infrared energy?

Landsat satellite


How much power does a weather satellite use?

This answerwas kindly provided via email from bySten Odenwald, an astronomer with NASA. A Satellite uses 5,000 Watts of energy, the equivalent of 50 - 100 Watt light bulbs.


How do you use light energy?

i use light energy for like light and the sun uses light and so does the moon so all sorts of things use light energy


What kind of energy transformations occur in a satellite?

In a satellite, electrical energy is transformed into kinetic energy during launch, allowing the satellite to reach its desired orbit. Once in orbit, solar panels on the satellite convert solar energy into electrical energy to power its systems. Additionally, some satellites use radioisotope thermoelectric generators to convert heat energy into electrical energy.


How do light energy use?

i use light energy for like light and the sun uses light and so does the moon so all sorts of things use light energy


What source of energy do organism use when they do not use the sun's energy?

light energy


How does the communication satellite get power?

Satellites are usually fitted with a re-chargeable battery, and solar panels. The solar panels absorb energy from the sun, and the batteries store the energy for use by the satellite.


The form of energy plants use in photosynthesis is?

Plants primarily use light energy from the sun to drive the process of photosynthesis. This light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll molecules in the plant's cells, which then converts the light energy into chemical energy that the plant can use to make glucose.


What kind of energy chloroplast use?

Light energy is used. It is stored in glucose


What would you use to transfer electrical energy into light and sound energy?

you flip a light switch on and it is turned into light energy


Do flashlights contain or use mechanical energy?

No, flashlights do not typically contain or use mechanical energy. Instead, they use electrical energy to power the light-emitting components, such as the light bulb or LED. The electrical energy is converted into light energy by these components.