Advantage and disadvantage resulting from the use of satellite technology.

The 21st century is the rapid era of scientific progress. There have been countless breakthroughs in almost all areas. A notable area is the conquest of space. What were just dream in the last century, like walking on the moon, has become the surprisingly old news today. In the rapid progress of the technology, the space technology has brought us the huge changes in the field of communication and has become the man made satellite. They constitute a real breakthrough in the sense that they are the first objects to be placed in the orbit. Additionally to the natural satellite-moon we have several satellites place in the space. These are mostly communication satellites and of course of great help to all, but there is the potential of many disadvantages in satellite technology.

After the invention of the space technology it has become the blessing for the communication and has given the new meaning to the telecommunication. The use of satellites has made the video conference possible and you were also made facilitated to connect with the world. The world has become the global village and with the finger touches technology you are becoming the family members and being touch with them. Due to the technology the death of distance is sure. No doubt within the next century, the developments will be such as to create a world where there is greater closeness among the people.

The satellites television has become the boon to the modern society. In the past the each country received its own broadcast but now they receive broadcast from all over the world. In term of entertainment today the people are getting wide range of choice.

However, in spite of the tremendous advantages that satellites technology has, there are disadvantage and serious ones as that. Satellites can be used for spying on other countries. Since so far no one has tried to control what can be left in space, and no one can because if its vastness, it is legal for satellites to be used for looking at installations in any country. Thus blatant spying is possible. Also, if one country can use satellites to spy on another, the victim country naturally feels obligated to spy in return and send up its own satellites. Hence we have a different type of 'arms race'.

Everything has its own advantage and disadvantages but it is only the human being who can decide it how to use it.