Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Telecommunications satellites allow us to share images and information all around the world. The next time you’re watching a football game on TV, it's thanks to a telecommunications satellite. By bouncing information around at the speed of light, it’s nearly instant to watch a live broadcast, make a call, or play an online game. Telecommunications satellites also play a key role in emergency missions, if you have to call for help from a remote place. What message would you use a telecommunications satellite to send to the other side of the planet?