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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| wavelength | the spatial period of a periodic wave—the distance between consecutive corresponding points of the same phase, such as two adjacent crests, troughs, or zero crossings. |
| electromagnetic spectrum | the entire distribution of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by frequency, wavelength, or energy. |
| spectrum | The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum |
| probe | a specialized tool used to investigate, detect, or measure specific targets, ranging from microscopic DNA sequences to distant space environments. |
| artificial satellite | a human-made machine launched into space by rockets to orbit the Earth or other celestial bodies, |
| NASA | the U.S. government agency responsible for civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and Earth science. |
| spinoff | a new, independent company formed to commercialize technology, knowledge, or intellectual property originally developed within a university or public research institution. |
| launch | the process of propelling a rocket or spacecraft from the ground through the atmosphere into space, or to a specific altitude, using generated thrust. |