Space Missions
Chapter 10: Space Missions
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See all →- Give scientific reasons : The geostationary satellites are not useful for studies of polar regions. Answer: A geostationary satellite stays over the equator, so it cannot see or serve the polar regions properly. A geostationary satellite re... 1
- What is meant by satellite launch vehicle ? Name any one Indian satellite launch vehicle. Answer: A satellite launch vehicle is a rocket that carries a satellite from the earth and places it in the required orbit; PSLV (or GSLV).... 1
- Give scientific reasons : Geostationary satellites are not useful for studies of polar regions. Answer: A geostationary satellite stays over the equator and its signals cannot reach the polar regions properly. A geostationary satellite... 1
- Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :Space Debris and its managementIn addition to the artificial satellite, some other objects are also revolving around the earth. It includes, non-functional satellites, parts of the laun… Answer: (a) Non-functional satellites, spent rocket parts and fragments from collisions revolving around the earth; (b) they collide with sa... 1
- Complete the following chart :[Chart: three rows of three boxes joined in a grid. Top row: IRNSS — [blank] — [blank]. Middle row: [blank] — Weather Study and Predict — [blank]. Bottom row: [blank] — [blank] — Earth’s Observation.] Answer: Each row of the chart gives a satellite series, its type and its function. RowBox 1Box 2 (middle)Box 3 TopIRNSSNavigational satellit... 1
- Height of the High earth orbit from the surface of the earth is ..................... . Answer: D. > 35,780 km Answer: (D) > 35,780 km Satellite orbits are classified by height: low earth orbit (about 180–2000 km), medium earth... 1