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Radioisotope thermoelectric generator
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If a spacecraft that seems to be motionless in deep space is given some type of quick push what will happen?
A spacecraft that seems to be motionless in deep space is given some type of quick push.
What is the function of DSN?
The Deep Space Network (DSN) is a network of antennas and communication facilities used by space missions to communicate with spacecraft in deep space. It allows for continuous communication with spacecraft, enabling the transmission of data, commands, and navigation signals.
What travels in deep space gathers information and returns to earth?
Spacecraft like the Voyager.
How do we see deep into space?
We see deep into space by using optical or radio telescopes, either from the Earth's surface, from satellites orbiting above us, or carried out into space on an unmanned spacecraft.
How many people can fit in a hubble spacecraft?
The Hubble Space Telescope is a space observatory, not a spacecraft designed to carry people. It is operated remotely from Earth and was specifically built for a single purpose: astronomical observations.
How is electricity created on a spacecraft?
It depends on the spacecraft and its mission; for Earth orbital satellites, solar arrays are used to charge batteries for power. For deep space missions (e.g., Voyager, Cassini, Galileo) spacecraft use Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) for power generation.RTG's are the most reliable and longest lasting, as they provide both power and heat in the deep cold of space, and do not require ambient light sources (limited in deep space) to absorb/convert light to electricity,
Which pace craft explored the Challenger Deep?
Challenger deep is in the ocean, it was never explored by spacecraft.
How does the Voyager recharge itself?
The 2 Voyager spacecraft, like most interplanetary or deep space probes, use a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) to generate heat for its electrical/electronic systems (to keep them from succumbing to the intense cold of deep space) and electricity to power their circuits.RTG's have been used for decades to power spacecraft that aren't built for Earth orbit, or their design prevents use of solar arrays/battery storage for electrical power.
Was Apollo 13 American history?
Yes Apollo 13 is American history, as Apollo 13 is the only time a spacecraft has returned from deep space that is the dark side of the moon after it was damaged seriously. the side of the Apollo spacecraft had blown out.And all the three astronauts were alive.
What can go deep into space?
deep space antiprobe
Why the period between 1980 and 1989 is important in the history of space exploration?
because many discoveries rise in this year including deep space network,human space flight, the luna and the pioneers, viking and gallileo
What provides power for spacecraft?
There are many different types of power supplies for spacecraft. By far the most common is solar power (a solar array with a battery array). Solar power looses efficiency quickly the farther from the sun a spacecraft goes. Most deep space spacecraft use a thermo-nuclear battery. These batteries can last for decades. The voyager spacecrafts, launched in the 1970's, batteries will last until the mid 2020's!
