- Satellite - Wikipedia
A satellite or an artificial satellite[a] is an object, typically a spacecraft, placed into orbit around a celestial body They have a variety of uses, including communication relay, weather forecasting, navigation (GPS), broadcasting, scientific research, and Earth observation
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- What is a satellite? - NASA
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
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- What Is a Satellite? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
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 Earth and the Moon are examples of natural satellites
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Interactive interface for browsing full-resolution, global, daily satellite images Supports time-critical application areas such as wildfire management, air quality measurements, and weather forecasting Data is generally available within three hours of observation
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