Solar System and Space Exploration

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system, around which every object orbits.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a naturally made or artificially made celestial object that orbits a planet.

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What is the primary challenge rockets face to explore space?

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Rockets need enough thrust to overcome Earth's gravity.

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Why are images from space telescopes clearer than those from Earthbound telescopes?

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The images are usually clearer because they do not have to look through our atmosphere.

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What physical features can ancient people observe on the Moon?

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Ancient people could describe the physical features on the Moon's surface.

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What is the role of telescopes in space exploration?

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Telescopes gather images of celestial objects, providing clearer views from space.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

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What are the planets in our solar system?

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The planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the difference between a natural satellite and an artificial satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet (like the Moon), while an artificial satellite is man-made and launched into orbit.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region of space between Mars and Jupiter that contains many rocky bodies.