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If you look up into the night sky, there are around 7,000 active satellites orbiting the Earth. They’re part of our daily life – essential for things like the internet, the GPS in our cars and giving us weather reports. Seven thousand might not sound a lot in the infinite expanse ...  Show more

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There are hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth, but it's not always easy to see them. Get Marshall's tips on how to spot satellites in this episode of BrainStuff.

Les satellites sont toujours plus nombreux dans le ciel nocturne. Certains prédisent même que, dans un avenir proche, ils représenteront une part non négligeables des points lumineux qu'on pourra y observer. Une telle invasion de l'espace pourrait poser certains problèmes.