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SATELLITES










                                                                                             • It is a celestial object that goes around

                                                                                                a planet in an elliptical path or orbit.


                                                                                             • It can be both natural or artificial.


                                                                                             • The moon is earth’s only natural

                                                                                                satellite.


                                                                                             • The artificial satellites are sent by

                                                                                                humans  for research work.


                                                                                             • Satellites that revolve around earth

                                                                                                predict weather , receive signals for


                                                                                                televisions and mobile phones, etc.
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