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The first satellite was launch in 1957 so that would mean that this year (2012) it has been around for more than half a century (55 years).
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That first artificial satellite was launched by the USSR, who called it 'Sputnik One'. It was a simple test vehicle whose radio transmitted just a call-sign - the tune "The East Is Red" I believe. 1957 was celebrated International Geophysical Year for this and other technical achievements.
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How many man made satellites orbit the moon?
As of now, there have been a total of 7 man-made satellites that have been intentionally placed in orbit around the moon. These satellites have been launched by various space agencies and countries for scientific research and exploration purposes.
Which 2 planets do not have any natural satellites?
No natural satellites of the planets Mercury or Venus have ever been discovered.
Could a small satellite orbit the moon?
Satellites have been put into orbit around the moon. A list of them is at the link.
The planet with the most satellites?
Earth. Earth has one natural satellite, the moon, which is in orbit around the earth. There are around 3000 man made satellites currently in orbit. Jupiter has the most natural satellites (moons), over 60 have been confirmed. It has no man made satellites in orbit around it, but did have one between 1995 and 2003, an orbiter called Galileo.
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.
Where do communications satellites orbit?
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Have any man-made satellites been sent to the planet earth?
Since we live ON the Earth, all satellites WE have sent have been sent FROM the Earth, and circle around it.
Mercury number of moons or satellites?
No satellites have been discovered yet in orbit around Mercury. As of now, the answer to the question is zero.
How many man made satellites orbit the moon?
As of now, there have been a total of 7 man-made satellites that have been intentionally placed in orbit around the moon. These satellites have been launched by various space agencies and countries for scientific research and exploration purposes.
How are natural and artificial satellites similar?
Natural and artificial satellites both orbit around a larger celestial body, such as a planet or a star. They are used for various purposes, such as communication, navigation, and scientific research. Both types of satellites operate in space and are affected by gravitational forces.
Number and name of satellites around Jupiter?
number and name of satellites around jupiter
Which 2 planets do not have any natural satellites?
No natural satellites of the planets Mercury or Venus have ever been discovered.
How long has deforestaion been around?
how long has deforestation been around
How long has guns been around?
As long as guns have been around.
How many satellites does Venus's have?
No natural satellites of Venus have been discovered.
What is the satellites of planet Mercury?
No natural satellites of Mercury have been discovered.
How many satellites have been to uranus?
100 and there is life on uranus... go check
