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space exploration
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | the distance between two adjacent crests or thoughts of a wave |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | all of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation |
| Probe | an unscrewed vehicle the carries scientific instruments into space to collect scientific data |
| Artificial satellite | any human-made object placed in orbit around a body in space |
| NASA | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Spinoff | A commercialized product incorporating NASA technology or "know how" that benefits the public |
| Launch | the process of setting a rocket or spacecraft in motion |
| Spectrum | A range of electromagnetic radiation that is ordered by wavelength or frequency. |