Positioning of the artificial satellite

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An artificial satellite is set into orbit around the Earth using a rocket, which provides the necessary lift and increases the satellite's azimuthal velocity. The satellite must achieve specific energy and angular momentum to match the desired orbital parameters. After launch, thrusters can be used for further maneuvering to fine-tune the orbit. The selection of specific orbits depends on the satellite's purpose, such as geostationary orbits for communication satellites or a constellation of satellites for GPS. Understanding these mechanics is crucial for successful satellite deployment and operation.
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how is an artificial satellite set on an orbit around the earth?
 
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aqua_s said:
how is an artificial satellite set on an orbit around the earth?

Well, a rocket.

Can you be more specific?
 
aqua_s said:
how is an artificial satellite set on an orbit around the earth?
As DaveC mentioned a rocket is used to 1) lift a satellite radially in the gravitational field, and 2) increase it's azimuthal (centrifugal) velocity. The energy and angular momentum of the satellited at the end of the launch trajectory has to match orbital parameters at some tanget to the desired orbit. A satellite can be maneuvered with thrusters, but bascially, it is a matter of achieving the right orbital parameters for given orbit.

See some basic mechanics here -
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/orbit.html
 
If the question is intended to be asking how specific orbits are picked, they are based on the purpose of the satellite. Ie, a DirecTV satellite needs to be stationary so that people can point their dishes at it, so they locate the satellites in geostationary orbit. GPS needs several satellites in different locations to give a position, so they use a constellation of around 24 satellites going in different directions to keep a few in view at all times.
 
thnku for all the answers :-)
 

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