How are satellites useful?
Satellites are useful in lots of ways. They look at the Earth as well as space. They also help us in our the daily lives.
In partnership with the Dill Faulkes Educational Trust
Satellites are useful in lots of ways. They look at the Earth as well as space. They also help us in our the daily lives.
Occupation: Astronaut, Pilot and Engineer
Year born: 1977
Research Areas: Mechanical Engineering, Aviation, Aeronautics
Occupation: President of UKspace
Research Areas: Materials Science, Satellites
"That’s the exciting thing about these scientific missions – you don’t know what you’re going to find."
Occupation: Astronaut & Politician
Year born: 1921
Research Areas: Space Flight, Politics
"Space Flight, Politics"
Occupation: Astronaut & Administrator of NASA
Year born: 1946
Research Areas: Space Exploration, New Technology
Occupation: Planetary Geologist
Year born: 1955
Research Areas: Meteorite Craters, Planets, Moons
Occupation: Astronaut, Meteorologist
Year born: 1955
Research Areas: Climate Science
Occupation: Project Manager, Professor
Year born: 1955
Research Areas: Engineering, Planetary Exploration
Occupation: Space Scientist and Science Communicator
Year born: 1968