OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSatellites in space help us in so many ways every single day! Even if you do not think about them, satellites are working for you. They help bring you TV shows, weather reports, and even help your family find directions while driving.
Different satellites do different jobs. Weather satellites take pictures of clouds and storms so scientists can tell us if it will rain. Communication satellites send TV shows, phone calls, and internet to people all around the world. GPS satellites help phones and cars know exactly where they are. Earth-watching satellites keep an eye on forests, oceans, and ice caps.
- There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth right now.
- Without satellites, we would not have weather forecasts, many TV channels, or GPS.
- Some satellites can see details on Earth as small as a car from hundreds of miles up in space!
