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Yes, it is very possible, although not often done (deliberately). The easiest way is to simply let it crash. The other option is to send another craft up and collect it, although the latter is usually quite expensive compared to just building another and sending it up instead.

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How does an unmanned spaceship transmit pictures to earth without a probe?

An unmanned spaceship can transmit pictures to Earth using onboard cameras that capture images or data, integrated communication systems, and antennas that send signals back to Earth. The spaceship typically communicates with ground stations or satellites in space to relay the pictures or data to Earth.


How are pictures taken of earth?

High resolution satellites (e.g. those operated by commercial satellite companies like GeoEye or DigitalGlobe) are used to take pictures of Earth. A lot of the imagery comes from aerial photographers mostly in airplanes with special high resolution cameras. Some of the imagery even comes from kites and balloons.


How are satellite pictures of earth and of other planets made and transmitted?

Satellite pictures of Earth and other planets are captured by cameras or sensors onboard spacecraft and satellites in orbit. These images are then transmitted back to Earth using radio waves or other communication methods. Data is received by ground stations that can decode and process the information to create the images we see.


Who invent the world is round?

The earth is a spherical shape, and they food this out because in the late 20th century, artificial satellites sent back pictures confirming the earths round shape. Much earlier, Aristotle suspected earth was a sphere by observing that earth cast a curves shadow on the moon during an eclipse.


Why are hurricanes predictable?

In space, there are satellites that take pictures of the weather all around the world. Then they send the photos back to NASA. At NASA, the scientists study the pictures and they can figure out if a storm is coming up.

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How do satellites get the weather?

Satellites take pictures and accumulate other information into the computer. They analyze the data and send it back to weather stations on earth.


Where can one find pictures of earth satellites?

One can find pictures of earth satellites on the NASA Visible Earth online website. NASA Visible Earth is a catalog of NASA images of our home planet, earth. The website "Geology" is where one can also find pictures of earth satellites.


How do satellites take pictures?

Satellites take pictures by using cameras and sensors to capture images of the Earth from space. These images are then transmitted back to Earth for analysis and use in various applications such as weather forecasting, mapping, and environmental monitoring.


How does satellite photography work?

Satellites use the earth's orbit and the earth's gravity to take pictures. The satellites orbit the earth in the same direction that the earth spins. That way the satellites never have to move against the earth's movement to take pictures. There are two kinds of satellites; ones that take pictures that are designed for taking pictures, and ones that are designed for spying. The ones that are designed for spying can magnify what are seeing on earth. Otherwise, the two kinds of satellites work the same way.


How do satellites take pictures from space?

Satellites take pictures from space using cameras and sensors that capture images of the Earth's surface. These images are then transmitted back to Earth through radio signals for analysis and use in various applications such as weather forecasting, mapping, and surveillance.


How can satellites get full earth pictures since it is spherical?

it also revolves


What is orbiting the earth and taking pictures of it?

A satellite is orbiting the Earth and taking pictures of it. Satellites are equipped with cameras that capture images of Earth's surface for various purposes, such as weather monitoring, environmental analysis, and mapping.


Why does your house not show on Google earth?

Google Earth is made of pictures taken from satellites. If your house is new or has been renovated, the satellites may not have taken a picture of it yet.


How does an unmanned spaceship transmit pictures to earth without a probe?

An unmanned spaceship can transmit pictures to Earth using onboard cameras that capture images or data, integrated communication systems, and antennas that send signals back to Earth. The spaceship typically communicates with ground stations or satellites in space to relay the pictures or data to Earth.


How do astronauts take pictures?

We send satellites and space probes equipped with cameras into space. The satellites and probes can be sent commands via radio waves, and the equipment then sends back digital photographs via radio as well.


What are pictures of earth surface that are based on data collected by satellites called?

They are called maps


Have any satellites explored earth up close?

Plenty. Just look Google Earth for the pictures of everything.