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Question

Name the satellite that collects information for security aspects of a country.


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Broadcast satellite

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Weather satellite

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Earth Observation satellite

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Military satellite

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Solution

The correct option is D

Military satellite


Satellites can be classified by their functions. Satellites are launched into space to do a specific job.

Different satellites and their functions are:

Weather satellite - Prediction of weather

Military satellite - used for a military purpose. The most common missions are intelligence gathering, navigation, and military communications. That is, it collects information for security aspects.

Navigational satellite - used for providing position, navigation or for tracking the position.

Communication satelite - used for television, telephone, radio, internet, and also for military applications.

Earth Observation satellite - Study of the forest, desert and for oceans, management of natural resources and for giving guidances for disasters

Broadcast satellite - In the telecasting of TV programs.


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