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A space probe is a scientific robotic spacecraft. It explores space and/or other planetary bodies (planets, satellites, asteroids, ..). It can flyby, orbit, enter atmosphere of, land on or submerge into its target, or approach interstellar space. Pioneer 10/11 and Voyager 1/2 are examples of space probe.

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Why do space agencies invest more in flyby probes rather than orbiting satellites?

It is just the question of capabilities, building a flyby probe is much easier and cheaper. …
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A probe floating in Sun's surface

Is it possible to construct a probe that would float in the Sun's surface? The temperature of Sun is 5,800 K and I heared there are alloys that can remain solid at 4500 K. …
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Vacuum tube microchips for Venus probe; feasibility and challenges?

As this article says, the silicon carbide integrated circuits were demonstrated to work stably in the range of 1000 °C and for more than 100 hours under 800 °C temperature without changing the signal …
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