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  1. Satellite - Wikipedia

    When an Earth observation satellite or a communications satellite is deployed for military or intelligence purposes, it is known as a spy satellite or reconnaissance satellite.

  2. Zoom Earth | Weather Map & Hurricane Tracker

    View LIVE satellite images, rain maps, forecast maps of wind, temperature for your location. Weather forecasts are continually updated with the latest global model data from DWD ICON and …

  3. Earth in Real-Time | NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite, Data ...

    View live satellite images of Earth with current satellite updates from NOAA satellites. Explore our interactive U.S. Satellite Map for tracking storms and tracking clouds, and enjoy viewing the world …

  4. What is a satellite? - NASA

    Sep 5, 2018 · A satellite is a body that orbits around another body in space. There are two different types of satellites – natural and man-made. Examples of natural satellites are the Earth and Moon. …

  5. What is a satellite? | Space

    Jan 17, 2022 · 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 ...

  6. Satellite | Orbits, Communication & Navigation | Britannica

    Satellite, natural object (moon) or spacecraft (artificial satellite) orbiting a larger astronomical body. Most known natural satellites orbit planets; the Earth’s Moon is the most obvious example.

  7. Satellites - National Air and Space Museum

    Apr 12, 2022 · A satellite is an object that is in orbit around an object in space of a larger size. Things such as the Earth's Moon or Pluto's Charon are natural satellites. Humans have also created artificial …

  8. Satellites - Space Foundation

    5 days ago · Satellite applications include: Earth Science Remote sensing satellites are used to study the Earth, including things like weather events, ecological trends and ocean temperatures. Solar …

  9. Satellite Tracker - All Satellites Live - SpaceInformer.com

    Track all satellites live, including ISS, Starlink, GPS, and Hubble with interactive map and real-time positions.

  10. How do satellites work? - Explain that Stuff

    Jun 6, 2022 · Satellites, in short, help us live within Earth's limits precisely because they themselves sit outside them. Photo: The Space Shuttle launches a communications satellite from its payload bay in …