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Chapter 2 Science
Lesson 2 The History of Space Exploration
Term | Definition |
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satellite | an object that orbits a planet. |
space shuttle | a spacecraft that can carry a crew into space, return to earth, and then be reused for the same purpose. |
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. |
rover | a small robotic space probe that can move about the surface of a planet or moon. |