1. Hubble Space Telescope
It is the first space based reflecting telescope launched in 1990. It revolve around earth at a height of 600 Km. it is work 24 hours. It has taken clear pictures of galaxies, billions of Kilometers away in space.
2. Space Probe or Space crafts
It is a vehicle designed to travel in space. It is used for different purposes like communication, earth’s observation and transportation of humans. There are two major types
(I) Robotic space craft (II) Manned space craft
1. Robotic space craft
It is sent into space for collection of data about space, planets and other heavenly bodies such as asteroids.
Voyager I and voyager II are the two examples.
2. Manned Space craft or probe
It carries humans and equipment to space. It is larger and contains necessary facilities for humans such as
I. Oxygen
II. Pressurized cabins
III. Food
IV. Water
V. Specially built bathrooms.
It also protects humans from harmful radiations.
3. Space Stations
Either very long stay or performing experiments in space, larger space craft called space stations are used. A space station is built in space by carrying its many small parts and then assembling them there. It may have T.V, bags for sleeping and kitchen for fresh food.