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handmade satellite
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man-made satellite
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artificial satellite
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Statement 2: Man-made satellites launched from Earth to orbit around it, are known as artificial satellites.
Detailed explanation-2: -An artificial satellite is an object that people have made and launched into orbit using rockets. There are currently over 3, 000 active satellites orbiting the Earth. The size, altitude and design of a satellite depend on its purpose.
Detailed explanation-3: -Artificial satellites are used to study the Earth, other planets, to help us communicate, and even to observe the distant Universe.
Detailed explanation-4: -Voyager 2 becomes second human-made object to cross into interstellar space.
Detailed explanation-5: -Top image: The Soviet Union successfully launched the Sputnik 1 satellite on Oct. 4, 1957, surprising the world and kicking off the space race. This was the first human-made satellite.