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Robotic spacecraft

Robotic spacecraft are spaceships that are controlled from Earth and are not piloted by people. They are made of metal and special parts so they can be sent to explore outer space. The spacecraft have different cameras, instruments and tools so they can take pictures and collect data about the places they explore. The robotic spacecraft are able to travel very far away, sometimes even billions of kilometers away, in order to explore different parts of the Solar System. They can also help humans to better understand our Universe.