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Understanding Satellites
  • What Satellites Do
  • Focus on Three Satellites

  •   Focus on Three Satellites
    Until recently, most satellites sent signals down to big antennas owned by governments, corporations or the military. But a new generation of satellites communicates directly with individuals on the ground.

    Here are three examples.
    CLICK on the satellites to learn more.

    Source: Knight-FESS

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