Notable Parts of a Satellite
-Command Antenna: The command antenna is the antenna that tells the satellite where the satellite is and what is in front of it. It is also used to send out information back down to Earth.
-Communication Antenna: The communication antenna is the antenna that is used to communicate with the dish or ground satellites. The dish satellites send a signal up to the satellite's communication antenna.
-Solar Cells: The solar cells are very important in the satellite functioning. The solar cells convert the suns energy into electricity. They are basically like solar panels on the satellite. The satellite uses the electricity to take pictures and to help it stay in orbit.
-Radio Receivers and Transmitters: Radio receivers are the mechanisms that help the communication antenna work. They take the radio signals collected from the antenna and process the information. Radio transmitters are used to send information to dish satellites back on the ground.
-Rocket Thrusters: Rocket thrusters are used to keep the satellite going and in orbit. Scientists can also control the thrusters to get better angles for pictures.
-Camera: The camera on the satellite is used to take pictures of planets or objects. The camera is very high definition and has a lot of storage. The camera controls itself but also can be controlled by scientists on Earth.
-Communication Antenna: The communication antenna is the antenna that is used to communicate with the dish or ground satellites. The dish satellites send a signal up to the satellite's communication antenna.
-Solar Cells: The solar cells are very important in the satellite functioning. The solar cells convert the suns energy into electricity. They are basically like solar panels on the satellite. The satellite uses the electricity to take pictures and to help it stay in orbit.
-Radio Receivers and Transmitters: Radio receivers are the mechanisms that help the communication antenna work. They take the radio signals collected from the antenna and process the information. Radio transmitters are used to send information to dish satellites back on the ground.
-Rocket Thrusters: Rocket thrusters are used to keep the satellite going and in orbit. Scientists can also control the thrusters to get better angles for pictures.
-Camera: The camera on the satellite is used to take pictures of planets or objects. The camera is very high definition and has a lot of storage. The camera controls itself but also can be controlled by scientists on Earth.