Satellite

Satellites can be man-made or natural, like the moon. Since the launch of Sputnik One by the Soviet Union in 1957, numerous man-made satellites have been deployed for various purposes, including communication, astronomy, military applications, and Earth observation.

What does the term 'satellite' commonly refer to?

• Only man-made satellites

• Only natural satellites like the moon

• Only planets

• Both man-made and natural satellites

Which country launched the first man-made satellite?

• China

• Soviet Union

• India

• United States

In what year was Sputnik One launched?

• 1945

• 1957

• 1970

• 1961

Which of the following is NOT a use of man-made satellites?

• Communication

• Growing crops

• Astronomy

• Military use

What is one of the purposes of man-made satellites?

• To observe Earth from space

• To explore the ocean depths

• To mine asteroids

• To generate electricity