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Space Probes

A space probe is a scientific space exploration mission in which a spacecraft leaves Earth and explores space. It may approach the Moon, enter interplanetary, flyby or orbit other bodies, or approach interstellar space.

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    There is commonly sufficient space about us. Our horizon is never quite at our elbows.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)