How Do Satellites Work?

by Daniel R Faust

The Soviet Union made history when it launched Sputnik I, the world's first artificial satellite. Now, more than half a century later, there are about 5,000 satellites in orbit around Earth. These marvels of modern technology perform many important tasks, from reconnaissance and navigation to communications and predicting the weather. Scientists have also sent satellites to orbit moons and other planets of our solar system. This volume examines the...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725318199
• ISBN13: 9781725318199
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5