Lesson 5 Discovering the Universe
For years, people have gazed at the sky, wondering about the mysteries ____ the world beyond.
This curiosity has led to the exploration of the universe, and as a ____ space is no longer an unknown territory.
Since the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957, ____ world has witnessed the blossoming of space exploration.
____ and Satellite Data
As you look up at the night sky, you may have seen a bright, twinkling ____ and wondered if it was a star or a satellite.
Satellites play ____ vital role in space science, and their development has opened up a new era of space travel and research.
Satellites are machines launched into space that orbit ____ Earth.
They gather data from every corner of the globe, from wheat fields ____ Zambia to glaciers in Antarctica.
Once collected, the satellite data are transmitted back to the ground station to be analyzed and turned ____ useful information that people can use in their everyday lives.
During this process, the data are reviewed by the scientists before they are sent ____ to users.
Uses of Satellites
Satellites are used in various fields, such as communication, navigation, weather forecasting, scientific ____ and Earth observation.
Firstly, satellite data play a crucial role in facilitating global communication by supporting TV signals, radio broadcasts, ____ connections, and telephone calls.
Additionally, navigation satellites transmit signals used by ____ Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the location of objects on Earth.
If you have a GPS receiver, ____ satellites can help you precisely locate your destination.
Moreover, satellites collect data on weather patterns to ____ forecasts.
Satellites are also extensively used for ____ research and experiments that explore the Earth’s atmosphere, other planets, and stars.
Satellite data are invaluable for ____ and monitoring purposes as well.
For example, high-resolution satellite ____ provide information that is useful for various purposes, including military surveillance.
And that ____ not all.
In the field of agriculture, satellites are useful for ____ crop management and production.
They monitor crop health ____ predict crop yields during the harvest season.
It is ____ known that satellite data can help to estimate market sales based on the number of cars in parking lots.
This information helps develop effective marketing strategies and make informed decisions ____ higher profits.
Most importantly, satellite images are used to locate emergency ____
For example, in the event of a disaster, satellite images can help locate blocked roads or damaged buildings, allowing rescuers ____ find people in time.
Satellites can ____ almost any part of the globe, identifying, predicting, and managing what is happening around the world.
Challenges in Satellite Technology
The increasing number of ____ launched into orbit has caused problems, one of which is space debris.
Nearly half of the satellites in orbit are ____ longer in use.
However, they continue to orbit the ____ at high speeds and sometimes collide with other satellites.
These impacts have created up to 1 million pieces of space debris, which can damage satellites already in orbit and pose a ____ to future space missions.
Another problem is the light pollution ____ satellites.
Enormous numbers of low-flying satellites have been launched into space, and this is ____ to continue.
Although they don’t generate their own ____ these satellites and pieces of space debris reflect sunlight, contributing to the brightness of the night sky.
It is predicted that by 2030, the night sky will be up to 12 percent brighter ____ its natural darkness.
This means that in the near future we may not be able to ____ the stars anymore.
In addition, the development of satellite technology is closely tied to ____ access to information.
Some countries lack satellites or the capability to analyze satellite data, while others have launched hundreds of ____ and created a vast pool of information.
Approximately 37 percent of the global population remains unconnected to the internet, unable to fully benefit from ____ services.
This difference in access results in an uneven distribution of ____ information collected from space.
In conclusion, while satellite technology has revolutionized the world, it still has limitations ____ challenges.
Addressing these ____ is crucial for building a promising future for space exploration.
The space industry ____ needs to share responsibility and collaborate to properly use satellite technology.
Only then can we ensure an ____ distribution of resources and information, benefiting all humans on Earth.
Satellites Launched by ____
Several satellites ____ been launched in Korea, each with a specific purpose.
The first one was Korea Institute of Technology ____ (KITSAT-1), which was launched in 1992 for scientific research and experimentation.
It is also known ____ “Our Star 1.”
The next one was KOREASAT-1 in 1995, which was Korea’s first communication ____
Since 1999, Korea has launched KOMPSAT-1, for various purposes, and COMS, ____ monitoring weather and the oceans.
Then, in 2020, Anasis 2 was launched ____ military surveillance.
In 2023, NEXTSAT-2 and seven other satellites were launched using a domestically ____ rocket, Nuri.