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What is the primary purpose of landers in space exploration?
What is the primary purpose of landers in space exploration?
Astronauts are not trained professionals who conduct experiments in space.
Astronauts are not trained professionals who conduct experiments in space.
False
Which Canadian agency created the robotic arms used on the International Space Station?
Which Canadian agency created the robotic arms used on the International Space Station?
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
The __________ are artificial objects placed in orbit around Earth for communication and research purposes.
The __________ are artificial objects placed in orbit around Earth for communication and research purposes.
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Match the following space exploration instruments with their functions:
Match the following space exploration instruments with their functions:
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Study Notes
Space Exploration Technologies
- Landers: Spacecraft designed to land on planets or moons. Carry instruments to study the surface and environment.
- Rovers: Robotic vehicles that move across a planet's surface. Equipped with scientific instruments and cameras to gather data.
- Satellites: Artificial objects orbiting Earth or other celestial bodies, used for communication, weather monitoring, navigation, scientific research and military purposes.
- Space Station: A space station, serving as a laboratory for microgravity and space environment research, is a joint project with NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA.
- Astronauts: Trained professionals who conduct experiments, operate spacecraft, and maintain space stations, undergo extensive training.
- Space Junk: Human-made debris from satellites, spent rockets, and collisions poses a risk to active spacecraft.
Canadian Contributions to Space Exploration
- Apollo Lunar Module legs were built in Quebec.
- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) created robotic arms for NASA shuttles and the ISS.
- CSA designed instruments and sensors for the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Explore the various technologies used in space exploration, including landers, rovers, satellites, and space stations. Discover the essential roles of astronauts and the challenges posed by space junk. Learn about Canada's contributions to these advancements as well.
