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3) Satellites
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Discusses the history and development of man-made satellites, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the current use of satellites for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and military purposes.
4) Satellites
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A history of man-made satellites that explains related scientific concepts and provides brief biographies of important individuals.
5) Satellites
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"This title takes a close look at what satellites are and how they get into orbit around Earth and other planets and moons, and the things they make possible on Earth, like GPS" --Publisher.
7) Satellites
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"Describes what satellites are, how they work, the history of using satellites, and possibilities for their future uses"--Provided by publisher.
9) Satellites
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An introduction to the history and various uses of artificial satellites.
10) Satellites
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Describes what satellites are, how they are used and the impact they have on daily life.
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For centuries, astronomers have placed a special interest on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager and Cassini probes, astronomers have discovered that the natural satellites of the planets--the solar system's moons--are some of the most extraordinary places imaginable. There are moons with towering geysers, erupting volcanoes, and subterranean oceans of warm,...
13) Satellites
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Presents information on the history, construction, features, and missions of different satellites. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
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A satellite is a small object traveling around something bigger. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. A spacecraft launched into orbit around Earth is an artificial satellite. Since Sputnik-1, about 6,000 more satellites have been launched by 40 countries. Nearly 4,000 are still in orbit, and about 1,000 of them are still working. Learn about how we use satellites every day without knowing it to talk on the telephone, watch television, use the...