space probe

unmanned robotic spacecraft that doesn't orbit the Earth, but, instead, explores further into outer space

AI overview

A space probe is an unmanned robotic spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's orbit to explore distant regions of outer space. These probes matter because they allow us to gather scientific information about planets, moons, asteroids, and other celestial objects without putting human astronauts at risk.

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