Introduction
A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a larger object
An artificial satellite is an object that has been intentionally placed into orbit that relays and amplifies radio telecommunications signals
Applications:
- Voice/Telephone
- Television/Radio Broadcast
- Network/Internet
- Navigation and GPS
- Scientific research
- Meteorology
Advantages:
- Cost is independent of the distance between earth stations
- Cost advantage over building land laines