Designed to help students and teachers better appreciate science and engineering in a global context, this eBook starts with a discussion of the physics of orbiting objects, including the concepts of free fall and microgravity, followed by an explanation of how engineers put a satellite into orbit around Earth. It also describes the basic differences and common components of modern human-made satellites and discusses the growing problem of space debris and the fate of old or broken satellites. A wealth of images help bring the topic to life.
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