What is a satellite? - NASA
WEBSep 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. The Earth rotates around the …
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy | Space
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Starlink is the name of a satellite network developed by the private spaceflight company SpaceX to provide low-cost internet to remote locations. A Starlink satellite has a lifespan of...
What is a satellite? | Space
WEBJan 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...
What Is a Satellite? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
WEBSep 13, 2024 · A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. Earth is a satellite orbiting the Sun. The Moon is a satellite orbiting Earth. When you launch a spacecraft into orbit around Earth, that’s a satellite, too. This kind of satellite can help us learn about Earth and the universe.
Satellite - Wikipedia
WEBA satellite or artificial satellite[a] is an object, typically a spacecraft, placed into orbit around a celestial body. They have a variety of uses, including communication relay, weather forecasting, navigation (GPS), broadcasting, scientific research, and …
James Webb Space Telescope - NASA Science
WEBDec 25, 2021 · The James Webb Space Telescope is a giant leap forward in our quest to understand the Universe and our origins. Webb is examining every phase of cosmic history: from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets to the evolution of our own solar system.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from California's …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · SpaceX's latest Starlink satellite launch lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sept. 12, adding to a constellation of more than 6,300 operational satellites.
Hubble Home | HubbleSite
WEB3 days ago · Check out Space Telescope Live for details on Hubble’s past, current, and upcoming observations.
International Space Station - NASA
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Launched in 1998 and involving the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan, and the participating countries of the European Space Agency — the International Space Station is one of the most complex international collaborations ever attempted.
NASA's Eyes - Science@NASA
WEBEyes on the Earth. Fly along with NASA's Earth science missions in real-time, monitor Earth's vital signs like Carbon Dioxide, Ozone and Sea Level, and see satellite imagery of the latest major weather events, all in an immersive, 3D environment.