Satellite

In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as Earth's Moon.

The world's first artificial satellite, the Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Since then, thousands of satellites have been launched into orbit around the Earth. Some satellites, notably space stations, have been launched in parts and assembled in orbit. Artificial satellites originate from more than 40 countries and have used the satellite launching capabilities of ten nations. About a thousand satellites are currently operational, whereas thousands of unused satellites and satellite fragments orbit the Earth as space debris. A few space probes have been placed into orbit around other bodies and become artificial satellites to the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Vesta, Eros, Ceres, and the Sun.

Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Common types include military and civilian Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, navigation satellites, weather satellites, and research satellites. Space stations and human spacecraft in orbit are also satellites. Satellite orbits vary greatly, depending on the purpose of the satellite, and are classified in a number of ways. Well-known (overlapping) classes include low Earth orbit, polar orbit, and geostationary orbit.

Toshiba Satellite

The Toshiba Satellite (dynabook Satellite in Japan) is a line of consumer-grade notebook computers marketed by Toshiba. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly - from entry-level models sold at major retailers to full-fledged media center-class notebooks. The latter are labeled as "Qosmio" and sold alongside the Satellite name.

The Qosmio models tend to have added features like two hard drive bays, multiple graphics cards, a large number of input/output ports of varying design, unique case styling, backlit keyboards, significantly more powerful sound systems (built in subwoofer and amplifier), etc.

The early models did not come with an internal CD-ROM drive, but these eventually came as mobile technology progressed. Such models can link up with an external CD-ROM drive through the parallel port on the rear (since USB ports came later as well). Some Satellites also lacked an internal floppy disk drive, but a port on the side allowed the use of a proprietary external module for such. These machines tended to be smaller in physical size than their contemporaries.

The Satellite

The Satellite (67°51′S 61°7′E / 67.850°S 61.117°E / -67.850; 61.117Coordinates: 67°51′S 61°7′E / 67.850°S 61.117°E / -67.850; 61.117) is a small rock peak rising to 1,100 m, protruding slightly above the ice sheet 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of Pearce Peak and 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Baillieu Peak. Discovered and named in February 1931 by the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) under Mawson. The approximate position of this peak was verified in aerial photographs taken by the U.S. Navy Operation Highjump on February 26, 1947.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "The Satellite" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

Tamer Animals

Tamer Animals is the second album of the American indie rock band Other Lives.

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Other Lives

Other Lives is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.

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London, 1851: while visiting the Great Exhibition, the Eighth Doctor, Charley and C'rizz are separated from the TARDIS and each other. While an assassination plot threatens to foment revolution and set up a republic, the travellers must reunite or be stranded forever.

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