Environment
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.
Teresa Anderson

Credit: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre,
The University of Manchester
Occupation: Director of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Year born: 1962
Research Areas: Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Public Engagement
Julia Slingo

Credit: The Royal Society
Occupation: Meteorologist & Climate Scientist
Year born: 1950
Research Areas: Weather Forecasting, Tropical Climates
Piers Sellers

Credit: NASA
Occupation: Astronaut, Meteorologist
Year born: 1955
Research Areas: Climate Science
James Van Allen

scientific instrument package (Rockoon).
Credit: NASA
Occupation: Space Scientist
Year born: 1914
Nature

astronomy inspired camera technology
Credit: ARI Astro-Ecology Group
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Exploring

Credit: USGS National Map Data
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Life on Earth

Credit: LadyofHats
Life on Earth has taken billions of years to evolve. Life is characterised as anything which has the following traits:
Climate Change

Credit: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
National Climatic Data Center