Space Technology and Tides

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What is Tidal Range?

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The difference between the levels of ocean water at high tide and low tide.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the interaction of the Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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What is a Rover?

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A type of space vehicle designed to explore the surface of a planet or moon.

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What spacecraft is used to deliver astronauts to the space station?

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Space shuttle/rocket.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A type of tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A type of tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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What is a Satellite?

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An object that orbits a planet or moon, often used for communication, weather monitoring, or scientific research.

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What is a Space Probe?

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An unmanned spacecraft that travels out of Earth's orbit to collect data about other celestial bodies.

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What is Tidal Force?

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The gravitational force exerted by the moon and sun that causes tides on Earth.

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What is Ocean Tide?

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The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.