Satellites Orbiting Earth: Ownership and Uses
By
jonbaer
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article discusses the vast number of satellites orbiting Earth, their diverse uses, and the entities that own them. It highlights the prevalence of communication satellites and the growing interest of tech billionaires in expanding satellite networks for global connectivity and scientific purposes.
Key quotes
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More than half of the 4,550 satellites orbiting Earth are used for communications purposes.
Satellites provide us with the ability to have things like Internet access, television, GPS, and much more.
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