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What space probe was designed for the purpose of sampling comet dust?
The space probe designed for sampling comet dust is known as NASA's Stardust spacecraft. It was launched in 1999 with the primary mission of collecting comet material from comet Wild 2 and returning it to Earth in 2006.
What is a ball of ice dust and gasses that travels through space and orbits the sun?
a comet/meteorite
Was a astronaut on a comet?
No. But NASA did send a space probe to crash into a comet.
Kohoutek one of its kind was studied by men in space?
Comet Kohoutek was a well-known comet that passed through our solar system in 1973. It was studied extensively by astronauts aboard the Skylab space station during its mission. The observations helped scientists gain insights into the composition and behavior of comets.
What does a comet do in space?
Comets in space have an orbit path.
What is a speeding ice ball from space called?
A speeding ice ball from space is called a meteoroid or a comet. When it enters Earth's atmosphere and creates a bright streak of light, it is known as a meteor or a shooting star. If it survives the journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is called a meteorite.
What is maria mitchell known for?
she was a leader for women in science. She discovered a new comet
What is the makeup of a comet?
space trash.
What did david levy do in space?
David Levy is not an astronaut; he is a well-known Canadian comet hunter and science writer who has co-discovered several comets. He did not travel to space.
What is the space curiosity that returns to earths view approximately every 76 years?
Halley's Comet is a well-known comet that orbits the Sun approximately every 76 years. It last appeared in 1986 and will next be visible from Earth in 2061.
How much space would a comet wipe out if it hit Earth?
Depends on how big the Comet is.
Why was maria Mitchell a space scientist?
She was a space scientist because she discovered a comet from space.
