Physics Association - Fund Raising Event.pptx

About satellites and their uses in the military - how satellites work, physics behind launching, and their practical applications in the military specifically.

1. The Physics Association present : NU-HORIZONS

2. “ Don’t tell me sky’s the limit when there’s footprints on the moon! ” 2

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4. What are Satellites? A satellite is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star. An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one. First satellite launched in space - Sputnik 1 4

5. Types of Satellites 5

6. How do Satellites orbit earth? 6

7. Locating ‘ me’ from Space! I am here! 7

8. Why are satellites Important for our Military? 8 Surveillance. Military reconnaissance. M ilitary communication. Satellite navigation.

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10. THANK YOU! H ope you all enjoyed it! -S. Daya Christ Angel B.Sc., B.Ed.(PCM), SEM-VI 10