STA 8 Astronomy Ch. 2 Vocab

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Item with Earth uses, originally for space.

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space spin off

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Velocity needed for a rocket to orbit a body in space.

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orbital velocity

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Spacecraft that carries crew to space and back.

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space shuttle

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Velocity needed to overcome a planet's gravity.

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escape velocity

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A small robotic space probe that moves on a planet or moon.

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rover

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Reaction force propelling a rocket forward.

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thrust

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Satellite orbits Earth at the same rate it rotates, staying over the same spot.

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geosynchronous orbit

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A large artificial satellite for long-term human habitation and work.

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space station

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Collection of info about Earth & space objects via satellites/probes.

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remote sensing

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A place empty of all matter.

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vacuum