artificial satellites in telecommunication

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

Introduces young readers to satellites, explaining what they are, how they work, and their many uses including weather tracking, communication, navigation, and more.

Traces the development of the satellites which provide instant global communication via television and telephone.

Briefly discusses the history of communication satellites and describes new developments in the field.

Discusses the role telecommunications satellites have played in the communications revolution, how they transmit telephone calls, TV shows, and weather information across the globe, how they stay in orbit, receive repairs, and are used by the military.

A biography of the engineer who designed and helped launch the first communications satellite, Telstar, and who developed new uses for satellite communications, paving the way for the cordless telephone, cell phone, wireless headset, and computer.

Explains the different types of communication we use in the modern world, such as satellites, videophones and electronic mail and the Internet.

Describes the development of wireless communication, how satellites are launched and how they work, the satellite communication business, future technology, and the ways satellites affect daily life.

Examines the development of telecommunication satellites and discusses their many uses.