List out the uses of artificial …

Following are the important applications of artificial satellites.
1. Communication: The geostationary satellites are used for communication purpose like long distance telephone calls, telex, radio and T.V broadcasts etc. The satellites used for communication purpose are called communication satellites.
2. Spying: Artificial satellites are used by military for spying of enemy troops to locate their positions and movements.
3. Weather forecasting: The satellites used for weather forecasting are called weather satellites.
4. Collection of information about other planets and outer space: The artificial satellites are used for collecting information about other planets, outer space, stars, galaxies, asteroids etc.
5. Collection of information about natural resources of earth: Artificial satellites are also used for collecting information about natural resources of earth like oil wells, underground water, minerals, natural gas and coal deposits etc.