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Telemetry is used to obtain data on the internal functioning of missiles, rockets, unmanned planes, satellites, and probes, providing data on such factors as position, altitude, and speed as well as conditions like temperature, air pressure, wind speed, and radiation. Weather forecasters rely on telemetry to map weather patterns. Astronauts on the space shuttle are monitored with telemetry that measures and transmits readings on their blood pressure, respiration, and heart rates. Similar kinds of telemetry are used by biologists to study animals in the wild and keep track of their populations and movements. Telemetry is also widely used in modern agriculture, often to regulate irrigation.
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Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The system provided up to 20 minutes of telemetry and control per pass with sub‑second loop delay, ensuring real‑time space‑ground collaboration throughout the tests.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
At that point, flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston will take over from the launch team, monitoring ascent telemetry, providing guidance to the astronauts and managing a complex flight plan.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
For Intelligence, the new focuses are real-time device telemetry, with Intel Device IQ (more about that below) able to detect issues and trigger local AI for remediation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Telemetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemetry. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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