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What is meant by an artificialsatellite? How are the satellitesclassified based on their functions? |
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Answer» Artificial satellitesare human-built objects orbiting the Earth and other planets in the Solar System. This is different from the naturalsatellites, or moons, that orbit planets, dwarf planets and even asteroids. ...Satellitescan even have people in them, like the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Satellites are divided according to the use of satellites Types of Satellites and Applications Communications Satellite. Remote Sensing Satellite. Navigation Satellite. Geocentric Orbit type staellies - LEO, MEO, HEO. Global Positioning System (GPS) Geostationary Satellites (GEOs) Drone Satellite. Ground Satellite. |
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