Satellite

• A satellite is an object that orbits another body in space.
• Satellites are used to monitor weather patterns, track ships at sea, and communicate with people around the world.
• The first artificial satellite was Sputnik, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957.
• The Earth's natural satellites are the Moon, which has been orbiting our planet since its formation about 4 billion years ago, and several small asteroids known as Trojans.
• Natural satellites include Earth's moon and other moons orbiting planets like Jupiter and Neptune.
• There are two types of satellites: natural (moons) and artificial (man-made).
• The first artificial satellite was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957.
• Satellites can be used to monitor weather patterns, track ships at sea, observe changes on land, and even detect earthquakes.
• Artificial satellites are man-made objects launched into orbit around the Earth by rockets.
• There are two types of satellites: natural (moons) and man-made (artificial).