Satellites

Satellite Terminology

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What are artificial satellites used for?🦑

- To observe Earth from above

- To monitor and picture space

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What country made the first satellite? 🤩

The Soviet Union

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how long does it take to make a sattlite from scratch?

16-18 months

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What is a disadvantage of satellites?  😎

A: The cost of manufacturing and finding materials

B: Space debris and collisions

C: Environmental impact 

D: Space weather dependency

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What was the first Satellite Canada has ever launched?🦋

Alouette 1

Names of Satellite

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What was the name of the first satellite launched?🤗

Sputnik 1

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What is the heliopause?🍒

The Sun’s magnetic field.

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What is currently the largest satellite in the solar system? 🫶🏻

Ganymede

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What is the smallest natural satellite orbiting in space currently?🦄

Mimas , one of Jupiters current moons.

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What is an example of a satellite that is not solar powered? 😱

Voyager probes

Facts about Satellites

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What are satellites used for?🥺

A: For science exploration 

B: Proper communication 

C: To monitor Earth

D: Weather forecasting

E: other option

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What is the biggest satellite still in space?🧚‍♀️

Ganymede, or Jupiter III

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How fast does the ISS Satellite revolve around the Earth?

18,000 miles per hour

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When did Voyager 1 reach the edge of the Sun’s magnetic field?🔥

August 25 ,2012

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How far is Voyager 1 right now?🌕

25 billion kilometers from Earth, or 15.6 billion miles from Earth.

More facts about Satellites

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What is the cost of a satellite?👾

Many satellites can cost from $1 million to over $300 million.

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How often did Sputnik 1 take to orbit around Earth?🐅

Sputnik 1 orbited Earth every 96 minutes.

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What are the 4 parts of a satellite? 🐠

- A power system

- Attitude control

- Antennas

- A payload

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Who invented the Satellite?🤯

Sergei Korolev

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In what year was the third satellite of the Sputnik series launched on?✨

Sputnik 3 was launched on 1958.

INSANLEY HARD

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Why do Satellites use Solar Power?😜

Because it’s a more efficient way of energy for satellites because the Sun’s light is constantly shining most of the time onto Earth’s orbit and satellites in space, so it’s a more convenient option for fueling the satellites rather than using fossil based fuels.

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Why don't Satellites not need fuel?😬

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Satellites don't need fuel to maintain their orbit because once they reach a specific velocity and altitude, the Earth's gravity keeps the satellite floating around , like a ball going on a circular track, at least until they get damaged, too old , or not getting enough energy, which then they fall out of orbit and “die”.

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Where do dead satellites go?🌈

It decays and burns up in the atmosphere.

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🥵How many Satellites are orbiting around the Earth

Over 2,500 Satellites

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what was the GOC satellite weight

1 ton