Satellites

By Siddharth
What is a satellite?

A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object. There are two kinds of
satellites: natural (such as the moon orbiting the Earth) or artificial (such as the International Space
Station orbiting the Earth).

A satellite is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star. For example, Earth is a satellite
because it orbits the sun. Likewise, the moon is a satellite because it orbits Earth. Usually, the word
"satellite" refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in
space
What are satellites used for?
Satellites send television signals directly to homes, but they also are the backbone of cable and
network TV. These satellites send signals from a central station that generates programming to
smaller stations that send the signals locally via cables or the airwaves.
ISS
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft. It orbits around Earth. It is a home where astronauts live. The space
station is also a science lab. Many countries worked together to build it. They also work together to use it. The space station is
made of many pieces. The pieces were put together in space by astronauts. The space station's orbit is approximately 250 miles
above Earth. NASA uses the station to learn about living and working in space. These lessons will help NASA explore space.

The International Space Station (ISS) has been orbiting our planet since 1998. From most locations on Earth, assuming you have clear night
skies, you can see ISS for yourself. To us on Earth, it looks like a bright star moving quickly from horizon to horizon. As suddenly as it appears,
it disappears.
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