The solar system has the Sun at its center, with planets, moons, asteroids, and comets around it.
Earth is one of the eight planets in the solar system.
Scientists explore the solar system using telescopes, satellites, and space probes.
The first man-made satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched in 1957 by the Soviet Union.
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969 was the first to land humans on the Moon.
Robotic probes like Voyager, Curiosity, and Perseverance explore planets and send data back to Earth.
Mars is one of the most studied planets because it may have had water and life.
Space agencies like NASA, ISRO, and ESA work to learn more about our solar system.
Telescopes in space, like the Hubble Space Telescope, help us see distant planets and stars.
Exploring the solar system helps us understand space, time, and the possibility of life beyond Earth.