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Why don't satellites in orbit fall to the ground why don't the fly off in space?
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∙ 7y ago
that is because the 0 gravity keeps it in space and the orbit brings them around without knocking them down or anywhere else
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Why don't satellites crash into earth?
Well, they do eventually, when they're done doing their jobs. If defunct satellites don't burn up on their way down, they usually land in the ocean or somewhere else away from civilization. As for why that doesn't happen immediately, it's science, baby. Satellites are launched into space by rockets, and even though the force of gravity pulls on them, the initial velocity from the rocket is enough to counteract gravity's pull. The closer the satellite is to Earth, the faster it needs to go to stay in orbit. Sometimes they need to change orbit to avoid bumping into another satellite or other space debris, but once they're out there, satellites can stay in orbit for hundreds of years.
How many satellites where launched?
well we dont really know how many are in space exactly, but we could estimate about 1 million? we also do not need all of them in space, because they are just causing junk around our atmosphere. will they cause hastle in space?
Why do satellites not need to be streamlined?
i dont know i think its that it is big
Why do they need rockets?
Rockets today are used for many things. Rockets are used to carry space shuttles to and from the International Space Station. Satellites put in orbits by rockets beam back information about earth's atmosphere. Rockets bring astronauts into space who explore the solar system like Neil Armstrong.
Tiny planets that orbit?
bob planet dummy i dont know what it is
Why dont satellites in orbit fall to the ground like a ball in orbit?
They're given enough tangential velocity ('sideways' speed, parallel to the earth's surface) so that the curve of the earth falls away just as fast as the satellite falls.
What satellites explored planet mercury?
Satellites don't visit anything, they orbit astronomical masses.
Why dont planets spin off into deep space?
The gravity of the Sun (or star) keeps them in orbit.
Who is Laika?
Laika, the Russian space dog, was the first terrestrial creature to orbit the earthAnswerLaika was the first terrestrial creature, a Russian space dog,to orbit the earth Laica is a German company that produces camerasi dont know you tell me!
Why don't satellites crash into earth?
Well, they do eventually, when they're done doing their jobs. If defunct satellites don't burn up on their way down, they usually land in the ocean or somewhere else away from civilization. As for why that doesn't happen immediately, it's science, baby. Satellites are launched into space by rockets, and even though the force of gravity pulls on them, the initial velocity from the rocket is enough to counteract gravity's pull. The closer the satellite is to Earth, the faster it needs to go to stay in orbit. Sometimes they need to change orbit to avoid bumping into another satellite or other space debris, but once they're out there, satellites can stay in orbit for hundreds of years.
How many satellites where launched?
well we dont really know how many are in space exactly, but we could estimate about 1 million? we also do not need all of them in space, because they are just causing junk around our atmosphere. will they cause hastle in space?
Is there 13000 satellites in space?
I think 13,000 seems quite a lot but I know there are quite a lot in space. 1 crashed into the Pacific the other day. I dont think earth needs 13,000 satellites, after all what do we need them all for? I expect NASA and other space companies have a lot up there and obviously TV channels and phone companies have them up there. I dont know exactly but it wouldnt suprise me if there was a lot of satelllites, 2,000 seems more likely.
Why do satellites not need to be streamlined?
i dont know i think its that it is big
Why are satellites useful in predicting weather?
i dont know thats why i am asking you
What two planets dont have any natural satellites?
mercury and venuse
How does the suns gravity effect your solar system?
It holds the planets in place so that they dont float into space and also means that they orbit the sun. this creates the seasons due to tilt
What are the satellite names?
Sputnik 1 is the first satellite to be put into orbit and it was done by the Russians. It contributed largely to the Red Scare of Communist Russia against the U.S. Other than that i dont know much more...yet Explorer 1 was the USA's answer to the Soviet Union, it was their first ever satellite.
