{"id":29714,"date":"2024-02-24T12:12:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T12:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29714"},"modified":"2024-02-26T04:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T04:45:14","slug":"communication-satellite-and-cyber-space-upsc-world-geography-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/communication-satellite-and-cyber-space-upsc-world-geography-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication – Satellite and Cyber Space – UPSC World Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Satellite communication is the process of conveying information between locations through the utilisation of communication satellites positioned in orbit around the Earth. The seamless experience of enjoying the English Premier League every weekend with friends would have been unattainable without the presence of these communication satellites. An essential component of this system is the communication satellite, an artificial satellite equipped with transponders that facilitate the transmission of signals. This technology establishes a communication channel connecting transmitters and receivers situated at distinct Earth locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The applications of satellite communication are widespread, encompassing telephone, radio, television, internet services, and military operations. Remarkably, there are over 2000 artificial satellites traversing the space just above us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each satellite serves a specific purpose and is positioned in diverse orbits. In this context, an orbit refers to the trajectory that a satellite follows as it revolves around a celestial body. Let’s delve into a closer examination of the various types of orbits employed in satellite communication.<\/p>\n\n\n

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