A satellite is a body that orbits a planet, star, or moon. For instance, the fact that Earth orbits the sun makes it a satellite. The moon is a satellite as well because it revolves around Earth.
What is Satellite.
The term "satellite" typically refers to a device that is launched into space and orbits the Earth or another celestial body. A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object.
Function of satellite(What does it do?)
The Earth is orbited by thousands of artificial or human-made satellites. Some take pictures of the planet that help meteorologists to predict weather and track hurricanes. Some take pictures of other planets, the sun, black holes, dark matter or faraway galaxies. These images aid in the scientific understanding of the solar system and the cosmos.
Other satellites are mostly used for communications, such as for sending phone calls and TV broadcasts throughout the globe. The Global Positioning System, or GPS, is made up of a collection of more than 20 satellites. Using a GPS receiver, these satellites can assist in pinpointing your precise location.
