What is a space probe?
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What is a space probe?
Astronomy:
Traditionally, the most common way that astronomers have gathered information about space is by using a telescope. However, during the second half of the 20th century, more sophisticated instruments were developed.
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View this answerA space probe is a machine that is launched into space in order to study various parts of the solar system. One of the most famous space probes was...
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Chapter 2 / Lesson 2Learn how space probes work and how they are used. See examples of space probes, such as Voyager 1, Luna 16, and Sojourner, along with other NASA space probes.
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