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What does the space shuttle use to place a satellite in space?

a mechanical arm.....think im twelve and if u dont believe me search it on google or dont be lazy and look at your science book


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?

Satellites operate in the vacuum of space where there is no air resistance, so they do not need to be streamlined for aerodynamic purposes. Their design is primarily focused on functionality, efficiency, and stability in their orbits.


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.


Tiny planets that orbit?

Tiny planets that orbit larger planets are known as moons or natural satellites. These moons are held in orbit by the gravitational pull of the larger planet. Some examples include Earth's Moon orbiting around Earth and Phobos and Deimos orbiting around Mars.

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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.


What does the space shuttle use to place a satellite in space?

a mechanical arm.....think im twelve and if u dont believe me search it on google or dont be lazy and look at your science book


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?


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 do satellites not need to be streamlined?

Satellites operate in the vacuum of space where there is no air resistance, so they do not need to be streamlined for aerodynamic purposes. Their design is primarily focused on functionality, efficiency, and stability in their orbits.


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.


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.


Tiny planets that orbit?

Tiny planets that orbit larger planets are known as moons or natural satellites. These moons are held in orbit by the gravitational pull of the larger planet. Some examples include Earth's Moon orbiting around Earth and Phobos and Deimos orbiting around Mars.


What is the antonym of space shuttle?

The antonym of "space shuttle" could be "earth-bound craft" or "ground-based vehicle" - an object that does not travel to space.


Why dont planets spin off into deep space?

Planets are held in orbit around stars by gravity. Their rotation is balanced by the gravitational pull of the star, so they remain in a stable orbit without spinning off into deep space. This gravitational force acts as a sort of "tether" that keeps the planets in place.


Why are satellites useful in predicting weather?

i dont know thats why i am asking you