Sentences with phrase «interplanetary probes»
Interplanetary probes are spacecraft sent from Earth to explore and gather information about other planets in our solar system. They help scientists learn more about these planets, their atmospheres, geological features, and potential for supporting life. Full definition
It is only with the gigantic telescopes and interplanetary probes of the space age that we finally have a realistic hope of answering the question
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Radar mappings of Venus by interplanetary probes indicate volcano - like mountains, and there is other evidence for volcanoes as well.
He believes larger interplanetary probes could deploy swarms of Sprites to pepper promising asteroids, moons and planets with sensors seeking out mineral deposits or signs of extraterrestrial life.
This is the Spacecraft Assembly Facility (SAF), where interplanetary probes are assembled and tested before being launched toward their various cosmic destinations.
The whole situation is eerily reminiscent of the fate that befell another Japanese interplanetary probe almost exactly seven years ago.
This theory is bolstered by data from interplanetary probes, which have detected large fluctuations in the sulfur content of the Venusian atmosphere, as well as radio signals reminiscent of lightning — and lightning is often found in volcanic plumes.
Yet it is only with the gigantic telescopes and interplanetary probes of the space age that we finally have a realistic hope of answering the question.
On Nov. 5, India launched its first interplanetary probe, the Mars Orbiter Mission, on a mission to probe the Red Planet.
In total, the mission gave us 21 complete images of Mars, including this, our first close view of the planet — courtesy of data transmitted by the interplanetary probe and earth - bound scientists wielding pastels (below).
This type of interplanetary probe is amazing in how it retrieves data and relays that information millions of miles back to Earth.