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Can communication satellites be used for non-communication purposes, such as remote sensing and earth observation?

Jordi Liddiard

Yes, communication satellites can be used for more than just communication! They can also be used to observe and study the Earth from space, which is called "remote sensing" or "earth observation".

These types of satellites have special cameras and sensors that can take pictures and collect data about things like the Earth's weather patterns, how crops are growing, and even how much pollution is in the air. This information can then be used by scientists and researchers to learn more about our planet and how we can take care of it.

The satellites orbit around the Earth and can cover large areas, like entire countries or even continents. This makes it really helpful for things like tracking hurricanes and other natural disasters, or monitoring changes in the Earth's climate over time.

So while communication is still the main job for these satellites, they do some pretty amazing things when it comes to studying our planet!