A satellite is a small object that orbits, or revolves around, a larger object in space. Satellites can be natural or artificial (made by people). All the planets in the solar system except Mercury and Venus have natural satellites. Earth’s Moon is one example. Artificial satellites are sent into space to gather information.

Check out these fun Satellite facts for kids. Learn about different types of satellites and different orbital paths, the first artificial satellite sent into space, how fast a satellite travels and much more. Read on and enjoy the wide range of interesting facts about man-made Satellites.

Jan 14, 2025 · What Is a Satellite? A satellite is anything that orbits a planet or a star. How Does GPS Work? Space Place in a Snap explains how your phone knows where to look for pizza. How Does GPS Work? Is Time Travel Possible? Airplanes and satellites can experience changes in time! Read on to find out more. Telling a pine from a maple ... from space!

Jan 14, 2025 · NASA satellites help scientists study Earth, the other worlds of our solar system, and beyond. Satellites looking toward Earth provide information about clouds, oceans, land and ice. They measure gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide.

Jan 14, 2025 · NASA’s award-winning Space Place website engages upper-elementary-aged children in space and Earth science through interactive games, hands-on activities, fun articles and short videos. With material in both English and Spanish and numerous resources for kids, parents and teachers, Space Place has something for everyone.

Dec 19, 2018 · There are several hundred natural satellites, or moons, in our Solar System. Thousands of artificial (human-made) satellites have also been launched since 1957. These have many different uses, including taking pictures of the Sun, Earth, and other planets, and looking deep into space at black holes, and distant stars and galaxies.

Feb 12, 2014 · A satellite orbits Earth when its speed is balanced by the pull of Earth’s gravity. Without this balance, the satellite would fly in a straight line off into space or fall back to Earth. Satellites orbit Earth at different heights, different speeds and along different paths.

Feb 8, 2017 · A satellite is an object that moves around a larger object. Earth is a satellite because it moves around the sun. The moon is a satellite because it moves around Earth. Earth and the moon are called “natural” satellites. But usually when someone says “satellite,” they are talking about a “man-made” satellite.

Meet a GOES-R Series Weather Satellite: From weather and hazards on Earth to search and rescue and bursts of energy from the sun, GOES-R Series satellites see it all from 22,000 miles above our planet! Watch this fun animation that tells the story of a GOES-R Series satellite. A downloadable poster is also available.

Interactive activities for grade K-5 students, teachers, and parents that make the science of Earth and space exploration fun. Fun and educational videos for learning about satellites and monitoring weather on Earth and in space. Downloadable and printable posters, bookmarks and other materials for students and teachers.