Browse orbits Resources

Browse orbits Resources

Orbits 'R' Us!

GOES satellite orbiting Earth.
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Informal, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
orbits, non-sun-synchronous, poles, geostationary
Summary: 
Satellites can orbit Earth's equator or go over Earth's North and South Poles, or anything in between. They can orbit at a low altitude, or thousands of miles out in space. The choice of orbit all depends on the satellite's job.

Global Precipitation Measurement Constellation

Thumbnail for GPM Constellation vidoe
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
GPM Constellation, GPM Core Observatory, orbits, NPP, JAXA, CNES, GCOM-W1, Megha-Tropiques
Summary: 
Animation that demonstrates the global coverage of the GPM Constellation of satellites.