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Ch 25: Space Explora

Space Exploration: Sci 8. 2024

TermDefinition
Refracting first telescopes invented
ReflectingTelescope Uses a large mirror to gather light
Radiotelescope create images of objects from the radio waves they emit
rocket vehicles propelled by reaction engines
satellite a smaller body that orbits a larger body
probe vehicle that leaves the earth to investigate the upper atmosphere and space
lander a probe that allows observation of a planetary body at its surface
rover a mobile vehicle that can be controlled by operators on earth
station In space, a satellite that spacecraft can dock in to
ISS International Space Station abbr.
shuttle a reusable space vehicle
composite telescope that combine features of reflectors and refractors
spacetelescope located above the atmosphere, these can operate both day and night
Chinese the people who invented rockets
Soviet Union that the United States raced against to get a man on the moon
Apollo NASA missions to explore the moon
endeavor name of the space shuttle on page 647
lens refractors use this to gather light
mirror reflectors use this to gather light
two After World War _____, countries used German technology to advance their space programs
moon a natural satellite of the earth
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