Space Probes

In the context of aviation and aerospace, space probes are unmanned spacecraft that are specifically designed to explore the outer space environment beyond the Earth's atmosphere. They are typically sent to gather data from space and celestial bodies such as planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the sun. Unlike satellites, which orbit a specific body, space probes are usually sent on a trajectory to fly by, orbit, or land on various distant planetary bodies. They carry a variety of scientific instruments to measure physical properties like temperature, composition, magnetic fields, and radiation levels. These instruments can also capture images and other data about the celestial bodies they encounter. Space probes have significantly contributed to our understanding of the solar system and the universe beyond. They have provided valuable data on planets like Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, and have even ventured into interstellar space. Some notable space probes include Voyager 1 and 2, Pioneer 10 and 11, and the Mars Rovers.