Question

Write a note on artificial satellites.

Answer 1

1. Artificial satellites are man-made objects placed in an orbit to rotate around a planet – usually the Earth.
2. The world’s first artificial satellite launched was Sputnik-by Russia, Aryabhatta was the first satellite launched by India.
3. These satellites are used in television and radio transmission, studying agriculture yield, locating mineral resources, weather forecasting, locate different places on Earth.