Satellites and Space Weather
The Facts About Satellites
What does falling have to do with orbits?
The heart of satellite orbits
The major types of satellites,
orbits and their uses
A gallery of invaluable and near real-
time data products from space.
Number of worldwide satellite launches.
Number of satellites in geostationary orbit now.
Space Weather Effects
Atmospheric Drag
Lost Satellites
Degraded Solar Panels
Electric discharges
Phantom commands
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