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What feat did the spacecraft NEAR Shoemaker accomplish?
In 2001, the NEAR-Shoemaker space probe became the first unmanned probe to soft-land on an asteroid, although it was primarily designed to do its studies from orbit. Launched in 1996, it orbited the near-Earth asteroid 433 Eros for about a year, and in February 2001 used the last of its propellant to soft-land on the asteroid. Since it was undamaged, it continued to perform surface studies until it was shut down, about two weeks later.
What is space pollution made up of?
Space pollution is mainly composed of defunct spacecraft, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions and explosions in orbit. Other sources include abandoned satellites, pieces of debris from satellite launches, and even tiny metal flecks from paint chips and frozen coolant. This accumulation of debris poses a threat to functioning satellites, spacecraft, and astronauts in space.
When a space vehicle re-enters the Earth's atmosphere energy is turned into energy?
When a spacecraft re-enters Earth's atmosphere, the kinetic energy from its high speed is converted into heat energy due to air resistance. This process causes the spacecraft to heat up and create a fiery trail as it descends. The heat shield protects the spacecraft from burning up completely during re-entry.
Why do spaceships land in water?
Spaceships may land in water to provide a soft and controlled landing, as water helps absorb the impact and reduces the risk of damage to the spacecraft and crew. Water landings also offer easier recovery and retrieval of the spacecraft after landing.
What is difference between a probe and a lander?
the difference between a probe and a lander is a lander is a spacecraft that desends and comes to rest on the surface of a planet/space object. while a probe is a device used to collect items and run tests to collect data.
What is the name of the first spacecraft to map the planet Mercury?
The First spacecraft was the MESSENGER. The First spacecraft was the MESSENGER.
What is the name of the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter?
Galileo was the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter.
How do you use the word maneuverable in a sentence?
The toy was maneuverable because it was light! Hope it helps!;)!
Which planets did the the mariner spacecraft explore?
The mariner spacecraft explored Mercury, Mars, and Venus. The first successful space probe and first spacecraft visit to a planet was Mariner 2.
The first spacecraft to land on the moon?
The Russian vehicle Luna 2 was the first spacecraft to land on the moon.
Who was the first luna spacecraft launched by?
The first Luna spacecraft was launched by the Soviet Union (Russia) in 1959. Luna 1 was the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon.
What was the name of the spacecraft that first observed Venus?
The first spacecraft to observe Venus was the Venera 3 in 1962.
What was the name of the first aircraft on the moon?
The first spacecraft on the moon was called Eagle. After the Jules verne spacecraft.
What was the name of the first spacecraft?
The first spacecraft was named "Sputnik" and was launched by the Russians in 1957.
What spacecraft first saw Neptune's rings?
voyager 2 was the first spacecraft to see Neptune's rings
Who was the first american to pilot a spacecraft?
Roberta Bondar was the First North American woman to pilot a spacecraft
What spacecraft gave us the first close-up photographs of mercurys surface?
the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i
