My First Discoveries · Drawing 08 of 40
A Satellite Around Earth
Space
An artificial satellite can observe Earth from space. Its instruments collect information, for example about clouds.
Did you know?
The Moon is Earth’s natural satellite.
Look together
Find the solar panels and the clouds above Earth.
An idea to try
Imagine something you would like to observe from space.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The illustrated solar panels power instruments; the antenna communicates. The satellite does not sit on a physical track around Earth. Its shape and dimensions are simplified and do not describe one specific mission.
Look together: Find the solar panels and the clouds above Earth. Imagine something you would like to observe from space.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- NASA: A Satellite Around EarthExplain how an Earth-observing satellite helps us study our planet.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
