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What is the primary factor determining a satellite's orbital height from Earth?
What is the primary factor determining a satellite's orbital height from Earth?
What is the critical velocity of a satellite primarily dependent on?
What is the critical velocity of a satellite primarily dependent on?
What is a key characteristic of a geosynchronous orbit?
What is a key characteristic of a geosynchronous orbit?
Which of the following best describes the function of satellite launch vehicles?
Which of the following best describes the function of satellite launch vehicles?
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What principle governs the operation of a satellite launch vehicle?
What principle governs the operation of a satellite launch vehicle?
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Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, was launched by which country?
Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, was launched by which country?
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Approximately, what is the orbital height range that defines Low Earth Orbits (LEO)?
Approximately, what is the orbital height range that defines Low Earth Orbits (LEO)?
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What distinguishes a geosynchronous satellite from other artificial satellites?
What distinguishes a geosynchronous satellite from other artificial satellites?
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Which of these is an advantage provided by space missions?
Which of these is an advantage provided by space missions?
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What is the approximate orbital height above Earth's surface for satellites in a high Earth orbit?
What is the approximate orbital height above Earth's surface for satellites in a high Earth orbit?
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What energy source do most artificial satellites primarily rely on to function?
What energy source do most artificial satellites primarily rely on to function?
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What is the weight of the 'Swayam' satellite made by students of COEP, Pune?
What is the weight of the 'Swayam' satellite made by students of COEP, Pune?
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Which parameter has no influence on a satellite's critical velocity ($v$)?
Which parameter has no influence on a satellite's critical velocity ($v$)?
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Which Indian space mission participant is associated with NASA?
Which Indian space mission participant is associated with NASA?
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Based on the formula for critical velocity, how does the velocity of a satellite change as its orbital height ($h$) increases?
Based on the formula for critical velocity, how does the velocity of a satellite change as its orbital height ($h$) increases?
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Artificial Satellite
Artificial Satellite
A manmade object that orbits the Earth or other planets.
Natural Satellite
Natural Satellite
An astronomical object that orbits a planet naturally.
Sputnik
Sputnik
The first artificial satellite launched by the USSR in 1957.
Geosynchronous Orbit
Geosynchronous Orbit
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Medium Earth Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit
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Low Earth Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
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Satellite Launch Vehicle
Satellite Launch Vehicle
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Critical Velocity
Critical Velocity
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Communication Satellites
Communication Satellites
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Remote Sensing Satellites
Remote Sensing Satellites
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Artificial vs Natural
Artificial vs Natural
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Orbits Classification
Orbits Classification
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Launch Stages
Launch Stages
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Solar Energy in Satellites
Solar Energy in Satellites
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Pioneering Astronauts
Pioneering Astronauts
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Study Notes
Space Missions
- Space missions are categorized into two types: placing artificial satellites in orbit and sending spacecraft to other parts of the solar system, or beyond.
- Artificial satellites are man-made objects that orbit the Earth or other planets.
- Natural satellites are astronomical objects that orbit a planet.
- The Moon is the Earth's only natural satellite.
- Sputnik was the first artificial satellite.
Classification of Artificial Satellites
- Satellites are categorized by function, such as weather, communication, navigation, military and earth observation.
- Satellites like INSAT, GSAT, IRNSS, IRS, GSLV, and PSLV are examples of Indian satellite series and launch vehicles, showing India's involvement in space research.
Orbits of Artificial Satellites
- Artificial satellites do not have uniform orbits, the height and path vary.
- Factors determining satellite orbit: function, surface height, equatorial alignment.
- The exact velocity for placing a satellite in a specific orbit is called critical velocity. This velocity depends on the height above Earth's surface.
- Different orbital heights result in different classifications of orbits.
High Earth Orbits
- Satellites in GEO (geostationary orbits) are stationary relative to Earth to cover a fixed area, such as monitoring specific geographic locations.
- GEO orbits are at a high altitude, around 35,780 km.
Medium Earth Orbits (MEO).
- Satellites in MEO orbits orbit Earth at altitudes between 2,000 km and 35,780 km.
- They are used for communication, navigation, and surveying.
Low Earth Orbits (LEO)
- Satellites in LEO orbits are lower altitude, between 180 km and 2,000 km.
- Useful for scientific experiments and atmospheric studies, like the International Space Station and Hubble telescope.
Satellite Launch Vehicles
- Launch vehicles place satellites into their assigned orbits, following Newton's third law.
- Launch vehicles often have multiple stages, using different types of fuels. This reduces overall weight by detaching empty fuel tanks during ascent, improving fuel efficiency and enabling higher velocities.
- Some vehicles like the space shuttle are reusable.
Examples
- Example calculations determine tangential velocity and revolution time for satellites in specific orbits.
- Calculations use gravitational constant, Earth's mass and radius, orbital height and orbital radius to solve these examples.
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Description
This quiz explores the types and functionality of space missions, including artificial satellites and their classifications. It delves into how satellites are categorized and the factors affecting their orbits. Test your knowledge on space exploration and satellite technology!
