Positioning of satellite

It matters that a satellite either well positioned , or because it is a Télescope like Hubble, or because its antennas must point towards the Earth. Which technology does one use? based on which physical principles?

Pendular oscillations

August 1st

Orientation by wheels " gyro"

August 1st

See too

• oscillations of the simple Pendulum
• Force of Coriolis

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