
The Satellites Which is a satellite? Satellites are elements that orbit around a certain celestial body. There are natural satellites and artificial satellites, that is, created by man to satisfy his needs. When was Invented? On October 4, 1957, humanity successfully put a satellite of its own making into space for the first time in its history. What is its importance? Nowadays, they are used for the most varied functions, such as communication and observation of the earth for the elaboration of maps, the geolocation and to observe more effectively other celestial bodies. Where was created? The first satellite was called "Sputnik" and was built and launched by Russia. It was an aluminum sphere the size of a beach ball of just over 80 kilograms, with four long, thin antennae How has it changed your life? T he satellites have changed my life due to telecommunications and I ke...