High Five Facts - Space Probes

Space probes are unmanned spacecraft that explore the solar system, sending data back to Earth. They study planets, moons, and the Sun, providing insights into space weather and solar activity. Probes like Cassini have orbited planets, while others like Parker Solar Probe study the Sun. Probes have mapped Venus and ventured into interstellar space, carrying human artifacts. Future missions aim to explore Mars, Jupiter's moons, and the Moon, enhancing our understanding of space.

What was the primary mission of the Cassini probe?

• To study the surface of Mars

• To orbit and study Saturn

• To explore the outer edges of the solar system

• To map the surface of Venus

Which probe has traveled closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft?

• Cassini

• Voyager 1

• Magellan

• Parker Solar Probe

What was the main objective of the Magellan probe?

• To study the Sun's magnetic fields

• To explore Jupiter's moons

• To study the rings of Saturn

• To map the surface of Venus

What unique item do the Voyager probes carry on their journey?

• A map of the solar system

• Golden records with sounds and images from Earth

• A miniature model of the Earth

• A sample of Martian soil

What is the goal of the Lunar Flashlight probe?

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

• To detect ice deposits on the Moon

• To explore the rings of Saturn

• To map the surface of Mars