Several steps are followed to launch a satellite. This process is highly technical and divided into many stages. Below are the basic steps of satellite launch:
- Satellite Design and Preparation: First the satellite is designed, including the necessary equipment, telecommunication system, power supply, thermal system, and other technical components. When the satellite is ready for launch, it is placed on the said rocket.
- Rocket Selection: A rocket is selected to launch the satellite. Rockets provide the power necessary to propel the satellite to reach Earth's orbit. The type and power of the rocket depends on the size and weight of the satellite.
Rocket Launch:Rocket launches are usually from launch sites, such as the Sriharikota Launch Center in Sriharikota, India or Cape Canaveral in the United States. When the rocket is launched, it rises into the earth's sky with the help of a powerful engine.
- Stages of Rocket:Rockets usually have multiple stages. The first stage (which is the most powerful) propels the satellite into space. After the first stage separates, the engines of the subsequent stages send the satellite to higher altitudes.
- Entering Satellite Orbit:The satellite is placed in a fixed orbit from the upper stage of the rocket. Once the satellite reaches the Earth's orbit, it continues to reach the correct position either by its own power or by multiple pulling systems.
- Start of satellite operations:After the satellite reaches orbit, it starts operations. According to the automatic or manual instructions of the satellite, its orbit and other activities are carried out.
Thus the satellite launch process is completed and it continues its activities in space, such as communication, weather observation, navigation, or scientific research.