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Satellites are able to travel around the earth by virtue of a phenomenon called centripital force (centrifugal force is a misnomer to the opposite effect). Imagine, an object traveling in one direction will continue to travel in that direction at the same speed unless acted on by a force (Newton cleared this one up for us with some degree of confidence). So if a satellite is launched into space the earth's gravity is going to pull it back toward the earth, however since the satellite is already traveling at such great speeds in a path that has been determined so that the velocity of the satellite always manages to be perpendicular to the force of gravity on the satellite. In this way the satellite manages to travel in an ellipse around the earth without additional propulsion.
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How fast do satellites traval?
Satellites typically travel at speeds around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) in order to maintain orbit around the Earth. The exact speed can vary depending on the altitude and type of orbit the satellite is in.
How many Satellites are around the World?
As of August 2021, there are over 3,300 satellites orbiting the Earth. These satellites serve various purposes, including communication, weather monitoring, Earth observation, and scientific research.
What satellites travel pole to pole?
Satellites in polar orbits travel from the North Pole to the South Pole and back again with each orbit, providing global coverage. Some examples of satellites in polar orbit are the NOAA series of weather satellites, the Aqua and Terra Earth observation satellites, and the International Space Station.
Why does a satellite travel over different parts of the earth?
Because most satellites are not 'geostationary'. A geostationary satellite orbits the Earth at the same speed that the Earth spins on its axis - such as the GPS grid, or TV relay satellites. Most satellites travel faster or slower than the Earth spins.
What do you call satellites that orbit various planets?
Those are called planetary satellites or natural satellites. Each planet has its own set of natural satellites that orbit around it.
Do artificial satellites travel around the moon?
We have used artificial satellites in order to take pictures and study the moon and they did travel around it.
How many satellites travel around Pluto?
3, Charon, Nix and Hydra.
What is different about the motion of satellites that travel in elliptical paths compared to satellites that travel in circular paths?
Elliptical satellites don't have a constant speed, but circular satellites do
Where do communications satellites orbit?
Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.
Do artificial satellites travel around the earth in a circular path?
true becuse i just did the same one
Is it allowed to travel around the world with the world passport?
Is it allowed to travel around the world with the world passport?
Do carpenters travel around the world?
Yes, many carpenters travel around the world.
How fast do satellites traval?
Satellites typically travel at speeds around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) in order to maintain orbit around the Earth. The exact speed can vary depending on the altitude and type of orbit the satellite is in.
What can travel around the world?
An airplane can travel around the world. Its' flight would be said to be transglobal.
How humans made satellites travel through space?
They travel by rockets
Is it true that satellites travel with the moon?
not all...
What improved the accuracy of maps after World War 2?
Sonar, RADAR and satellites and space travel improved the accuracy of maps after World War 2.
