Question

Explain the need and importance of artificial satellite. [3 marks]

Answer 1

• Programmes, sports events, etc., can be telecasted live and can reach millions at a time throughout the world. $\left[1Mark\right]$
• Satellite surveillance of the enemy, exploring the reserves of various minerals resources, access to various activities like trade, tourism and navigation, and easy global reach to make world a global village is all possible due to the space satellites. $\left[1Mark\right]$
• The advanced alerts about some natural calamities like cyclones or storms are received through satellites which are a part of space missions. $\left[1Mark\right]$