Orbits and Satellites: A Space Journey

What is the main focus of today's episode as introduced by Sabrina?

• Orbits

• The Moon

• Stars

• The Sun

What are the two types of things that orbit the Earth?

• Stars and Planets

• Comets and Asteroids

• Artificial Satellites and the Moon

• The Sun and the Moon

What force keeps objects in their orbits around the Earth?

• Wind

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Magnetism

What is an orbit?

• A newly discovered planet

• The path an object follows around another object

• A type of asteroid

• A type of spacecraft

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 27 days

• 365 days

• 10 days

What is the most famous artificial satellite mentioned?

• Sputnik

• Hubble Space Telescope

• International Space Station

• Voyager 1

How many orbits does the ISS complete around Earth each day?

• 1

• 10

• 16

• 5

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What are satellites used for?

• Playing music

• Sending TV and phone signals

• Lighting up the sky

• Cooking food

What helps the ISS stay in orbit?

• Its size

• Its speed

• Its shape

• Its color

What is the role of gravity in the orbits of satellites?

• It pulls them towards Earth

• It makes them glow

• It pushes them away from Earth

• It changes their color