planetary exploration over the next few years will focus on
A a few very complex missions to learn about the details of the planets
B simple, modular spacecraft the perform a limited analysis of a planet
C analysis of existing planetary data, with no new spacecraft
D ground based observations only
one flaw in our exploration of the moon is
A exploration stopped before important scientific questions could be answered
B it was too ambitious and the russians beat us
C we did not have the technology to do it
D too much valuable equipment was left on the moon
the first step in the satellite exploration of a planet should be to
A send a manned mission to explore its surface
B send an orbiter to map its surface in detail
C send a lander to collect samples for return to Earth
D send a fly-by probe to take general measurements of its properties
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