SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What name is given to an instrument that travels into the solar system, gathers information and sends it back to Earth
A
Space shuttle
B
Rocket
C
Space ship
D
Space probe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A probe is a spacecraft that travels through space to collect science information. Probes do not have astronauts. Probes send data back to Earth for scientists to study. Sputnik 1 was the first probe to go into space.

Detailed explanation-2: -Several kinds of space exploration technologies are used to explore space. For example, fly-bys, orbiters, landers, rovers, and telescopes can be used to observe, collect data, and take images far beyond Earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The Short Answer: Spacecraft send information and pictures back to Earth using the Deep Space Network (DSN), a collection of big radio antennas. The antennas also receive details about where the spacecraft are and how they are doing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hubble is solar-powered. Hubble takes sharp pictures of objects in the sky such as planets, stars and galaxies.

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