_______ is a mode of communication in itself, and it also regulates the use of other means of communication.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Satellite.

Key Points

The satellite is an artificial object which has been deliberately put into space for various purposes like remote sensing, image mapping, weather forecasting, education, and research.
A satellite is a moon, planet, or machine that orbits a planet or star.
For example, Earth is a satellite because it orbits the sun.
Likewise, the moon is a satellite because it orbits Earth.
Usually, the word "satellite" refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space.

Type of Satellite	Uses
Communication Satellite	Communications satellites allow radio, television, and telephone transmissions to be sent live anywhere in the world. Example-INSAT Series of India
Navigation Satellite	Used for geo-spatial positioning with global coverage Example - GAGAN
Remote Sensing Satellite	Used for observing and measuring environmental events IRS satellite series
Space Exploration Satellites	They are not really satellites Known as Space proves Used to send back detailed pictures and atmospheric data of plantes Ex. - Chandrayan

Additional Information

The Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 on 4 October 1957.
The first Indian Satellite "Aryabhatta" was launched on 19 April 1975.
Aryabhata, Bhaskara-I, Rohini RS-D2, INSAT-2DT, GSAT-1, Cartosat-3, etc are the Indian satellites.