A satellite orbits the earth and observes it. A rocket is designed to go to different planets, either taking people with it, or taking a space prob to take pictures of that planet.
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A rocket is a vehicle that launches payloads into space, while a satellite is an object that orbits a planet or celestial body. Rockets are used to propel satellites into orbit where they can perform various functions such as communication, navigation, and Earth observation.
Generally, a satellite orbits the Earth, while a space probe is sent to gather information beyond Earth orbit. However, probe can orbit the Earth (and therefore technically be a satellite) or go into orbit around another body (the Moon, Mars, etc.) and therefore also technically become a satellite of that body.
Satellite
A "stalagmite" is a calcareous accretion that grows up from a cave floor. A "satellite" is a natural or man made object that orbits the Earth.
One major difference between an artificial satellite and a space probe is that an artificial satellite typically orbits a celestial body, such as Earth, while a space probe is designed to travel through space to explore other celestial bodies.
Russia sent its first rocket into space on October 4, 1957, with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite. This event marked the beginning of the space age and the start of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.