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SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Space probes are unmanned spacecraft that have helped scientists gather more detailed information about the universe and objects in our solar system. Space probes send back all of the following EXCEPT
A
soil and rocks from the surfaces of planets and moons.
B
information about a planet’s surface and atmosphere.
C
photographs of distant stars and space objects.
D
data about the effects of solar winds on planets.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mariner 2 was the first probe to study another planet. On Dec. 14, 1962, Mariner 2 flew past the planet Venus.

Detailed explanation-2: -A space probe is an unpiloted, unmanned device sent to explore space and gather scientific information. A space probe is launched from Earth with a set of scientific instruments and tools used to study the atmosphere and composition of space and other planets, moons, or celestial bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -That information is used to plan where spacecraft fly and where they “point their cameras.” NASA and other agencies send robotic spacecraft to fly by, orbit, or land on other planets and moons. With each mission, scientists added new knowledge to our understanding of the solar system.

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