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space probe — space probe, n. an unmanned rocket carrying instruments to explore objects or conditions in outer space; used mostly for vehicles travelling beyond the earth s gravitational field, rather than in orbital or suborbital flight. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
space probe — space probes N COUNT A space probe is a spacecraft with no people in it which is sent into space in order to study the planets and send information about them back to earth. Syn: satellite … English dictionary
space probe — n a spacecraft without people in it, that is sent into space to collect information about the conditions there and send the information back to Earth … Dictionary of contemporary English
space probe — space ,probe noun count a vehicle containing cameras and other equipment that is sent into space to collect information and send it back to Earth … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
space probe — space′ probe n. ars an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and transmit data back to earth • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
space probe — ► NOUN ▪ an unmanned exploratory spacecraft … English terms dictionary
Space probe — Pioneer H hangs in a museum 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 … Wikipedia
space probe — noun a rocket propelled guided missile that can escape the earth s atmosphere; makes observations of the solar system that cannot be made by terrestrial observation (Freq. 3) • Hypernyms: ↑guided missile • Part Meronyms: ↑telemeter * * *… … Useful english dictionary
space probe — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms space probe : singular space probe plural space probes a vehicle containing cameras and other equipment that is sent into space to collect information and send it back to Earth … English dictionary
space probe — n. to launch a space probe * * * [ speɪsprəʊb] to launch a space probe … Combinatory dictionary
