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Antenna and Power Source
Power source can be solar panel or battery
Antenna Sends and Receives Information
Often to and From Earth
Also Can See into space better than telescopes at Earth's Surface
Satellites fly above the clouds
Dust and Molecules in the Atmosphere that can Block the View from Ground Level.
Soviet Union launched it in 1957
Bird's-eye view that allows
to See Large Areas of Earth at One Time.
A Person to be Dizzy or Hard time Breathing
Due to Lack of Gravity
Types of Satellites
"Humble" Space Telescope
Canada's First Space Telescope
Launched in 1990
Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellites
Using a Hand Held Device
Use Satellite Technology to Find out Where You are
Communications Satellites
Allows Radio, Television, and Telephone Transmitions
Sent Anywhere in the World
Astronomy Satellite
See into Space
10x better than Telescope