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10 Cards in this Set
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unmanned craft launched specifically to explore the unknown
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space probe
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large space station developed by 16 nations
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International Space Station
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satallite that assists astronomers in their study
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astronomical satellite
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first American space station
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Skylab
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satellites which allow airplanes, ships and other vehicles to pinpoint their exact location
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Navigational
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first spacecraft designed to be reused
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space shuttle
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satellites which help defend a nation against attack
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military
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designed so other space stations could be attached
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Mir
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satellite that is always above the same location on the earth is in what orbit?
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geostationary
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first space station;launched by Russia
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Salyut 1
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