Satellites are Defying GRAVITY

So what are satellites? Well, a satellite is a planet or machine in space that

orbits a planet or star. Even planets like Earth are called satellites because it orbits the sun, and the moon orbits the Earth but the word “Satellite” refers more to the machine that orbits and examines are Earth.

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-a-satellite-58.html

What was the first satellite and the latest satellite? The first satellite was Sputnik in 1957. The latest satellite was SpaceX and it released 60 Starlink internet satellites in late 2020 Space x Sputnik

And how do satellites work? Most satellites go into space by rockets, the satellites orbit Earth when its speed is balanced by the Earth's Gravity. The satellite moves in the same direction and rate as the Earth (west to east and 1,000 miles per hour). We can track them by using tracking from ground stations. www.nasa.gov

How do satellites stay in orbit? What would happen if they didn’t enter orbit? Like the question before, rockets are used to put the satellites into orbit. How it stays in orbit is by the Earth's balance. If the satellite didn’t enter orbit or if there was none, it would either float into space or crash back down to Earth or another Planet. https://www.nasa.gov

The international space station! Well, What is The International Space station? Or also known as the ISS. As the name suggests, It’s a space station available to most of the Astronauts and where they live for at least two-six months. While up there they study the Earth and Space! It's always getting bigger, and always orbiting. The ISS was first launched in 1998 so it's 22 years old! Crazy right?! https://www.nasa.gov

How many satellites are in space now? From what we searched there are Six-Thousand (6,000) in space, most of which is just junk and some are actually still functioning satellites. Thats a tone of satellites

Here's a youtube video that you can watch if you want to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEuIkZV8Tt4&ab_channel=BinaryTech

And now an activity for those who are joining us in person.

You will need one of the Because learning ARDUSAT kits for this activity

Only need one for the family if you bought yours, if not find a partner if there's none left

Step 1: Open a website called “Because learning” or click the link https://lessons.becauselearning.com/

Step 2: Go to Quick start and click Quick Start Guide and connect the satellite to your computer

Step 3: you don't need to read anything,follow the images only and don’t answer the questions

Step 4: Go to the bottom until you find codes

Step 5: Click “Connect to Ardunio” then “Run on Around” and have fun with your satellite

If you need one of us to help please call us or raise your hand :D

And an activity for the people who joined us online.

https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/features/educational/buildItYourself/index.html

Step 1: When you open the link, press “Launch the game” and click start!

Step 2: Select a level from 1-3

Step 3: Choose what you want and click “Next step”

Step 4: Create your satellite! Have fun!