Question

Using internet resources, research one space probe described in the video. Describe its goals and justify its purpose by explaining how it helped advance our understanding of the universe.

Answer 1

Answer:

It collect data about the universe.

Explanation:

A space probe is a type of spacecraft that travels through space in order to collect information about the universe. In space probes, there is no astronauts present it can be controlled from the earth by scientists. Space probes moves in the universe and collect data then send this data back to the scientists present on earth in order to study. Sputnik 1 was the first space probe which was sent into the space.

Answer 2

Answer:

Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on mars. The viking 1 was part of a 2-part mission that's goal was to investigate mars and look for signs of life. Viking 1 was both an orbiting space probe and a landing probe, It’s mission was to take high resolution pictures of the planet

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