Space Exploration|Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers

Space Exploration|Complete Questions with A+
Graded Answers
space exploration
The investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies
through the use of satellites, space probes, or spacecraft with human crews.


space station
a large artificial satellite on which people can live and work for long periods


space probe
a spacecraft that has various scientific instruments that can collect data, including visual images, but
has no human crew


Satellite
An object that revolves around another object in space


artifical satellite
an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect
information or for communication.


natural satellite
objects that orbit the earth that are not man made - the moon is an example


telescope
A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer


rover
a small robotic space probe that can move about the surface of a planet or moon


Landers
Carries people or instruments to the surface of planets or moons


astronaut
a person who is trained to travel into outer space


space shuttle
a spacecraft that can carry a crew into space, return to Earth, and then be reused for the same
purpose


NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration