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Why did NASA name a spacecraft after Galileo?
NASA named a spacecraft after Galileo to honor his contributions to astronomy and science. Galileo was a pioneering astronomer who made significant discoveries such as the moons of Jupiter, which paved the way for our understanding of the solar system. Naming a spacecraft after him symbolizes NASA's commitment to exploration and discovery.
If a spacecraft travels from earth to the edge of the solar system what will happen to the gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft?
The gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft will become insignificant.
Are solar batteries commonly used by NASA?
Solar cells are commonly used on spacecraft but because a spacecraft might spend a considerable amount of time in the dark they also have fuel power. They most obviously use oil based fuel to launch the spacecraft into space.
What was the sample of space that the Genesis spacecraft brought back?
Solar particles
What is the name of the spacecraft which is orbiting the sun and provides the data for the SOLAR Center?
SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) not to be confused with the once "red light" district of London UK. See related link for more information
Why did NASA name a spacecraft after Galileo?
NASA named a spacecraft after Galileo to honor his contributions to astronomy and science. Galileo was a pioneering astronomer who made significant discoveries such as the moons of Jupiter, which paved the way for our understanding of the solar system. Naming a spacecraft after him symbolizes NASA's commitment to exploration and discovery.
What type of spacecraft operates by a renewable energy source one that will not run out?
Solar-powered spacecraft operate using solar panels to convert sunlight into electrical energy, which can then power the spacecraft's systems. Solar power is a renewable energy source that will not run out as long as the sun continues to shine.
How do astronauts get electricity?
From solar energy, collected from solar panels.
If a spacecraft travels from earth to the edge of the solar system what will happen to the gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft?
The gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft will become insignificant.
What is the abbreviated name of the spacecraft parked 1.5 million km closer to the sun?
The spacecraft is called the Parker Solar Probe (PSP). It was launched in 2018 to study the outer corona of the sun and the solar wind. It is the closest approach any spacecraft has made to the sun.
Are solar batteries commonly used by NASA?
Solar cells are commonly used on spacecraft but because a spacecraft might spend a considerable amount of time in the dark they also have fuel power. They most obviously use oil based fuel to launch the spacecraft into space.
What was the sample of space that the Genesis spacecraft brought back?
Solar particles
Why can't we explore the stars with spacecraft the way we explore our solar system?
because they are far away from our solar system
In what ways is solar energy retrieved from nature?
! have you just been born!?? the whole point of solar energy is the sun. The sun's rays beam down and hit the panals and it makes solar energy
Of who ideas of the solar system are largely acepted today?
Ptolemy
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!
What is a spacecraft that explores the solar system and carries instruments but does not transport astronauts?
a probe
