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Description : Write short notes on the following: 1. Hubble Space Telescope

Last Answer : 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 ... and then assembling them there. It may have T.V, bags for sleeping and kitchen for fresh food.

Description : Describe four problems created from space exploration and their solutions.

Last Answer : The main problems are: I. Space sickness II. Effects of weightlessness III. Conditions resulting from exposure to radiation IV. Many unwanted side effects V. Disposal of rocket parts VI ... Space programs are very costly. Involvement of private sector in mission could be a possible solution.

Description : Describe the technological tools used in space exploration.

Last Answer : 1. Space rockets It is used for transporting spacecrafts, space shuttles and space stations into the space. 2. Rocket launching pads The place where rockets are launched into space is ... of a space mission is closely observed and necessary instructions are issued from time to time.

Description : Explain how do astronauts survive and work in space.

Last Answer : I. Pressurized section in which scientists work without space suits. II. Open to space section on which equipment is mounted for observing the earth and sky. Unprotected human body cannot ... foods are prepared and packaged for easier transportation and a variety of tastes for the astronauts.

Description : Describe the benefits generated by technology of space exploration.

Last Answer : Health and medicine I. The invention of WARP 10 and hand-held high intensity LED unit etc. these machines are used for getting relief in muscle and joint pains and arthritis II. Infra- ... underground water reservoirs can be located with the help of satellites. This study is called remote sensing.

Description : What is GPS?

Last Answer : GPS stands for Global positioning system. 

Description : What is remote sensing?

Last Answer : Fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, natural gas) and underground water reservoirs can be located with the help of satellites. This study is called remote sensing.

Description : What is advantage of putting a telescope in space?

Last Answer : Telescope is an instrument that helps to see lovely object. Hubble telescope can produce clear images of astronomical objects which are very far from the earth.

Description : What are rockets?

Last Answer : Rocket is a space tool by which spacecrafts, space shuttles and space stations are transfer into space. The sites from which rockets are launched into space are called rocket launching pads. 

Description : How does reflecting telescope differ from refracting telescope?

Last Answer : Reflecting telescope can be made much larger than a refracting telescope, so that a better and bright image can be seen.

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