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Why don't satellites get pulled towards the Earth's surface?

Satellites remain in orbit around the Earth due to a balance between the gravitational pull of the Earth and the satellite's velocity. The satellite's forward velocity allows it to continue moving tangentially to the Earth's surface, preventing it from being pulled towards the surface. This balance enables satellites to maintain their orbit without falling back to Earth.


What force allows satellites to orbit the earth?

Gravity is the force that allows satellites to orbit the Earth. The gravitational pull between the Earth and the satellite causes the satellite to continuously fall towards the Earth while moving forward at a speed that keeps it in orbit.


Why aren't satellites pulled to earth by gravity?

Satellites aren't pulled to Earth by gravity because they are in a state of free fall, traveling at a high tangential speed. This speed allows them to continuously "fall" around the Earth instead of directly towards it. The balance between their forward motion and the pull of gravity creates a stable orbit, keeping them at a consistent altitude rather than crashing back to the surface.


What layer of the atmosphere do GPS satellites orbit in?

SatellitesSatellites orbit in outer space, not in the earth. They are sent to outer space where the gravitational pull of the earth pulls them around, just as the earth is pulled around the sun in a similar manner. The layer is the exosphere. It greatly depends on what the satellite is for and who owns it how far up it orbits. Imaging satellites need to be close to the Earth, so they orbit about 130 miles up. Communications satellites are generally at 23,000 miles up. GPS satellites are up about 13,000 miles.


What are the different artificial satellites launched into orbit?

The different artificial satellites launched are Low Earth Orbiting Satellites for Remote sensing, Medium Earth Orbiting Satellites like GPS , Geo Stationary Orbiting Satellites for Communication and Molnia Satellites again for Communication. These are the different artificial Satellite orbiting the Planet Earth.

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Are satellites in high earth orbit pulled to earth by gravity?

yes.


Why don't satellites get pulled towards the Earth's surface?

Satellites remain in orbit around the Earth due to a balance between the gravitational pull of the Earth and the satellite's velocity. The satellite's forward velocity allows it to continue moving tangentially to the Earth's surface, preventing it from being pulled towards the surface. This balance enables satellites to maintain their orbit without falling back to Earth.


What force allows satellites to orbit the earth?

Gravity is the force that allows satellites to orbit the Earth. The gravitational pull between the Earth and the satellite causes the satellite to continuously fall towards the Earth while moving forward at a speed that keeps it in orbit.


Why aren't satellites pulled to earth by gravity?

Satellites aren't pulled to Earth by gravity because they are in a state of free fall, traveling at a high tangential speed. This speed allows them to continuously "fall" around the Earth instead of directly towards it. The balance between their forward motion and the pull of gravity creates a stable orbit, keeping them at a consistent altitude rather than crashing back to the surface.


What are the artificial satellites of the Earth?

All the satellites, communications, exploratory, military etc. are artificial satellites of Earth.


What layer of the atmosphere do GPS satellites orbit in?

SatellitesSatellites orbit in outer space, not in the earth. They are sent to outer space where the gravitational pull of the earth pulls them around, just as the earth is pulled around the sun in a similar manner. The layer is the exosphere. It greatly depends on what the satellite is for and who owns it how far up it orbits. Imaging satellites need to be close to the Earth, so they orbit about 130 miles up. Communications satellites are generally at 23,000 miles up. GPS satellites are up about 13,000 miles.


Does the earth have two satellites or Mars?

Mars has two natural satellites. Earth has one.


Everything on earth is pulled downward toward the center by what?

Everything on Earth is pulled downward towards the center by gravity, a force which arises from the mass of the Earth. This force keeps objects grounded and causes them to fall towards the surface when dropped.


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.


What are natural and artificial satellites?

Natural satellites are organic objects that orbit the earth such as the moon. Artificial satellites are objects humans propel through the earth's atmosphere in order to orbit the earth such as satellites for TV and radio signals.


Which source of gravity is maintaining all four satellites around the earth?

Satellites of the Earth are held in their orbits by the Earth's gravity. That includes the Moon and all the artificial satellites etc. that are up there.


Why would you classify the moon and the earth as satellites?

Why would you classify the moon and earth as satellites?