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   Why is Earth a satellite?

   • An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one. So, Earth is a satellite, because it orbits the Sun! The Moon is also a satellite because it orbits Earth. But, usually, the word "satellite" refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space.

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   What is a satellite & why is it important?

   • The Short Answer: A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. Earth is a satellite orbiting the Sun. The Moon is a satellite orbiting Earth. When you launch a spacecraft into orbit around Earth, that’s a satellite, too. This kind of satellite can help us learn about Earth and the universe.

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   How do satellites orbit Earth?

   • Most satellites are launched into space on rockets. A satellite orbits Earth when its speed is balanced by the pull of Earth's gravity. Without this balance, the satellite would fly in a straight line off into space or fall back to Earth. Satellites orbit Earth at different heights, different speeds and along different paths.

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   What is a satellite in science?

   • A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. Earth is a satellite orbiting the Sun. The Moon is a satellite orbiting Earth. When you launch a spacecraft into orbit around Earth, that’s a satellite, too. This kind of satellite can help us learn about Earth and the universe. What do you think of when you hear the word “satellite”?

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   Is the Moon a satellite?

   • The Moon is also a satellite because it orbits Earth. But, usually, the word "satellite" refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space. Earth and the Moon are examples of natural satellites. Thousands of artificial, or man-made, satellites orbit Earth.

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   How do satellites help us live within Earth's limits?

   • Satellites, in short, help us live within Earth's limits precisely because they themselves sit outside them. Photo: The Space Shuttle launches a communications satellite from its payload bay in 1995 by spinning it gyroscopically. You can see Earth just behind. Picture courtesy of NASA on the Commons. What do satellites do for us?

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2. spaceplace.nasa.gov › satellite › enWhat Is a Satellite? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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   Oct 11, 2024 · A satellite orbits Earth when its speed is balanced by the pull of Earth's gravity. Without this balance, the satellite would fly in a straight line off into space or fall back to Earth. Satellites orbit Earth at different heights, different speeds and along different paths.

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4. www.britannica.com › technology › Earth-satelliteEarth satellite | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Earth satellite, artificial object launched into a temporary or permanent orbit around Earth. Spacecraft of this type may be either crewed or uncrewed, the latter being the most common. The idea of an artificial satellite in orbital flight was first suggested by Sir Isaac Newton in his book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (1687).

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6. www.nasa.gov › general › what-is-a-satelliteWhat is a satellite? - NASA

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   Sep 5, 2018 · A satellite is a body that orbits around another body in space. There are two different types of satellites – natural and man-made. Examples of natural satellites are the Earth and Moon. The Earth rotates around the Sun and the Moon rotates around the Earth.

7. www.nasa.gov › what-is-a-satellite-grades-5-8What Is a Satellite? (Grades 5-8) - NASA

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   Feb 12, 2014 · A satellite orbits Earth when its speed is balanced by the pull of Earth’s gravity. Without this balance, the satellite would fly in a straight line off into space or fall back to Earth. Satellites orbit Earth at different heights, different speeds and along different paths.

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9. www.explainthatstuff.com › satellitesHow do satellites work? - Explain that Stuff

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   Jun 6, 2022 · Satellites, in short, help us live within Earth's limits precisely because they themselves sit outside them. Photo: The Space Shuttle launches a communications satellite from its payload bay in 1995 by spinning it gyroscopically. You can see Earth just behind. Picture courtesy of NASA on the Commons. Sponsored links. What do satellites do for us?

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10. www.nasa.gov › what-is-a-satellite-grades-k-4What Is a Satellite? (Grades K-4) - NASA

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    Feb 8, 2017 · Earth is a satellite because it moves around the sun. The moon is a satellite because it moves around Earth. Earth and the moon are called “natural” satellites.

11. www.space.com › 24839-satellitesWhat is a satellite? | Space

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    Jan 17, 2022 · A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object. There are two kinds of satellites: natural (such as the moon orbiting the Earth) or artificial...