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U.S. Air Force launched a new communications satellite. This satellite is designed to improve the ability to control their military forces around the world.

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Find out what a telecommunication satellite is all about.

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Ariane-5 rocket from Kourou placed into orbit two communications satellites.

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Earth Orbit Satellites.

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The function of an earth satellite station is to transmit and receive information frequency through microwave signals of a certain frequency. It has a large parabolic disc aerial. A communication satellite will amplify these microwave signals, convert them to another frequency and transmit them to other earth satellite stations. As the world becomes more sophisticated more modern communication methods and devices are introduced to the market.

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Some satellites are fitted with powerful cameras these cameras take pictures of earth’s surface and atmosphere. These pictures help in weather forecasts. They also help in making accurate maps.