No, sound waves cannot be directly detected by satellites in space. Satellites primarily operate in the vacuum of space where there is no air or other medium to transmit sound waves. Sound waves require a physical medium, such as air, water, or solid objects, to propagate.
Satellites are designed to detect and measure various forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, microwaves, and light. They have instruments and sensors specifically designed to capture and analyze these electromagnetic signals. These instruments are not capable of directly detecting sound waves.
However, satellites can indirectly provide information about sound-related phenomena on Earth. For example, satellites can monitor and measure the effects of sound-related events, such as earthquakes or explosions, through their impact on the environment. Satellites can detect changes in the atmosphere, ground displacement, or other observable effects caused by such events. These observations can be used to study and analyze the consequences of sound-related events, but the sound waves themselves are not directly detected.