Understanding Satellites

Who was the scientist that conceptualized the idea of launching satellites into space?

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Nikola Tesla

What is the main body of a satellite called?

• Antenna

• Thruster

• Frame or Bus

• Solar Panel

Which force keeps a satellite from flying away into space?

• Magnetic Force

• Centrifugal Force

• Electromagnetic Force

• Gravity

What type of orbit do geostationary satellites follow?

• Equatorial Orbit

• Circular Orbit

• Elliptical Orbit

• Polar Orbit

Which type of satellite helps in determining our location on Earth?

• Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite

• Safety Satellite

• Weather Satellite

• Communication Satellite