Space & Astronomy

Satellites Working Above Us

A talk about how satellites help everyday life, from weather forecasts to navigation, and the problem of space junk.

B17 min

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1Hundreds of satellites circle the Earth every day, and most of us never notice them.

2These machines help us in more ways than you might imagine.

3When you check the weather on your phone, the data often comes from satellites.

4Weather satellites watch storms grow and warn people before they arrive.

5Other satellites guide cars, ships, and planes to the right place.

6Farmers can use satellite pictures to see which fields need water.

7Doctors in faraway villages can talk to city hospitals through satellite links.

8However, old and broken satellites become dangerous rubbish floating around our planet.

9Engineers are now planning clever ways to clean up this space junk.

10The next time your phone finds your location, remember the machines above your head.

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