Satellite
This refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space. A satellite is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star. For example, Earth is a satellite because it orbits the sun. Likewise, the moon is a (natural) satellite because it orbits Earth. Artificial satellite is used for broadcasting radio, television and telephone signals, as well as high volume of data. It is placed into the orbit and sends signals to various receiving stations on earth.
Artificial satellites can have a range of missions, including scientific research, weather observation, …
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