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The purpose of a satellite is that it observes the earth and it's movements. It also works the telephone, the internet, radio's, navigation tools like GPS' and cell phones. if we didn't have satellites we wouldn't know anything about our planet and the solar systems so it's purpose is the observe the earth and discover things about it that can help with technology or even things with creation/religion etc.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 11y agowe need satellite so we can keep in contacts with other people
by jodie Edwards - clegg
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∙ 10y agoThe Sky satellite is used to beam television signal around the world and into your satellite dish. Sky themselves use the Astra 2A satellite, which is fairly newly launched.
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Does a satellite in a geostationary orbit move across the sky from east to west?
No. A geostationary satellite appears to be stationary in the sky, which means not moving. This is a big part of the reason why it is referred to as a geo'stationary' satellite.
What companies offer free satellite?
There are a few companies that offer free satellite. In the United Kingdom, a Sky subscription comes with a free satellite. You can also get a subscription-free service from Freesat.
How high should be the satellite to be a geostationary?
In order to appear motionless in the sky, the satellite must be in an orbit that is -- circular -- over the equator -- 22,400 miles above the surface
What was Soviet Unions first satellite called in 1957?
Satellite - "Sputnik" was the first satellite launched on Oct 4, 1957.
What is a geostationary satellite State two uses of a geostationary satellite?
In order for a satellite to stay in space and not fall to earth, it has to move in orbit round the earth. Many satellites and the International Space Station are in low orbit and at that distance above the earth orbit the earth in a couple of hours or so. However, if the orbit is around 26000 miles up, then at that distance the time it takes for a satellite to freely orbit is exactly one day or 24 hours. This means that the satellite is always above the same spot on earth, as the earth also takes 24 hours to rotate. Thus, if we could see the satellite in the sky it would not move across the sky like the International Space Station but it would stay in the same place in the sky. This means that they can be used for communication - when you telephone, say, from Europe to the USA then the signals are received by these satellites, amplified and relayed across the world to the receiver of the call. As the satellites are in the same place in the sky all the time, you can call at any time of the night or day. However, if the satellite moved across the sky in low orbit you would only be able to use it when it was in the sky - in other words you could only telephone for a few minutes at a time and then have to wait until it was back in the sky again. Similarly, these satellites are used for navigation in sat-navs. As the satellite is always in the same point in the sky, it can work out your position at any time of the night or day. The term 'geostationary' comes from 'geo' meaning 'earth' (as in geo-graphy, geo-thermal etc) and 'stationary' - meaning not moving i.e. the satellite is 'not moving above earth'.
When was Satellite Sky created?
Satellite Sky was created in 1992.
Does sky have a channel called sky teacher?
There is a Teachers channel available, though it isn't a Sky channel it is an independent channel that uses the same satellite that Sky use.
What are the ratings and certificates for Satellite in the Sky - 1956?
Satellite in the Sky - 1956 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-12
Where can someone purchase a sky satellite receiver?
One can purchase a Sky satellite receiver online from Sky homepage, located at Sky dot com. Alternatively, one can go to a local Sky agency and order one there.
Does a satellite in a geostationary orbit move across the sky from east to west?
No. A geostationary satellite appears to be stationary in the sky, which means not moving. This is a big part of the reason why it is referred to as a geo'stationary' satellite.
What is sky television and who uses it?
Sky television is a satellite broadcasting media company in the United Kingdom and Ireland. People throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland use Sky television also known as British Sky Broadcasting.
How would you use geosynchronous in a sentence?
An example of a sentence using geosynchronous is "The geosynchronous satellite never moved in the sky."
Would it be better to have a sky viewing card rather than a satellite receiver?
Depending on where you live, a Sky Viewing card may be better than a satellite receiver. A Sky Viewing card allows you access to certain channels, as does a satellite receiver.
What is a sky dish and what is it used for?
A sky dish is a satellite dish that is used by companies such as Dish Network or DirecTV to receive their satellite signals. They are usually mounted on your home and pointed in the direction of the company's satellite.
What characteristic applies to the satellite in the sky?
clumsy
What are the advantages of using a satellite phone?
Using a satellite phone has many advantages over cell phones. Cell phones require the use of a cell tower which are not available in remote areas. Satellite phones use satellites which are always available as long as you can see the sky.
Where can one get support for their Sky satellite TV service?
One may get support for Sky satellite TV service by going to the Sky website. There are several support topics on the Sky website. One may also call or email Sky for support.
