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The Pioneer space probes are a series of unmanned space missions sent out by the United States for the purpose of planetary exploration.

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Is the pioneer space probe still operational?

Which one - there were 18 pioneer probes.


What were the first 2 us space probes?

The first probe was Pioneer 6 in 1965, it was a solar probe, and the mission was a success. The second probe was Pioneer 7 one year later. It was also a solar probe and it was also a success. After that we have launched more solar probes, and other probes out into space, almost all have been successful.


How far has Pioneer Space Probes traveled?

The Pioneer 10 probe has traveled over 12 billion miles since its launch in 1972. The Pioneer 11 probe has traveled over 7.6 billion miles since its launch in 1973. Both of these probes continue to travel through space.


What was the name of the U.S. first space probe?

The first US space probe was named "Pioneer 1". It was launched on 11th October 1958.


What is the Pioneer 10 mission?

Pioneer 10 was a deep-space probe operated by NASA. It was launched on March 2, 1972. The probe had too little power to signal back and is now lost. As of February 8, 2012 the probe is 105.197 AU, far outside of Pluto's orbit.


What space probes did they send to Jupiter?

The main ones were the Voyagers. Before that , Pioneer 10 and 11. These were followed by the Galileo probe.


When did the first space probe arrive at Saturn?

In 1979 NASA's "Pioneer II" passed by Saturn. Nothing can land on Saturn because the surface is not solid.


Which planet did the pioneer space probe go to?

The Pioneer probes, specifically Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11, were launched to explore Jupiter and Saturn. Pioneer 10 became the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and make a successful encounter with Jupiter, while Pioneer 11 flew by Jupiter and Saturn.


What is space probe?

Space probe is a station.


What visited Jupiter in 1973?

A space probe named Pioneer 10. Which went on to be the first human made object to escape from the Solar System.


Achievement of space probe?

Which space probe? there have been many.


Does a space probe carry equipment?

what does a space probe carry