Satellite

A satellite is an object that orbits another object due to gravitational forces. In a broader sense, the term can refer to either a natural celestial body (such as the Moon) or an artificial satellite, which is a human-made object placed into orbit. Artificial satellites are used for various purposes, including communications, weather forecasting, navigation, and scientific research. The term "satellite" is derived from the Latin word "satelles," meaning "attendant" or "escort." In Hebrew, the word for satellite is לוויין (Levayin). In other languages, it is known as Satellit in German, Satélite in Spanish, Satellite in French, and 卫星 (Wèixīng) in Chinese. The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of the space age. Since then, thousands of satellites have been launched, playing crucial roles in modern technology and scientific exploration.