Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Remote Sensing |
The study of the Earth or other astronomical objects by observation or probing from a distance rather than direct contact and exploration. The term is used particularly for the study of the Earth, or other bodies, from orbiting satellites. Methods include both direct, high-resolution imaging and radar.
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