Solar System and Space Exploration

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What are comets?

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Comets are icy celestial objects that, when close to the Sun, heat up and release gases, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the order of the outer planets from the Sun?

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The order of the outer planets from the Sun is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What force governs the motion of the Solar System?

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Gravity is the greatest force that governs the motion of our Solar System.

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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 tool helps us see better into space?

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A telescope is a science tool that advanced space exploration by allowing humans to see better and farther into space.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies, including comets.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System, consisting of billions of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.