Satellites stay in space by balancing Earth's gravity with…
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Satellites stay in space by balancing Earth's gravity with their own incredibly high forward speed. Launched by rockets, they continuously "fall" around the curve of the planet. They operate by collecting solar power, using onboard antennas to relay signals to and from Earth, and firing thrusters to maintain their orbits
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