One thats not know to the public, but can really find out whats going on on the moon, and Mars for ourselfes.
2007-02-12 06:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by alone 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It would not have enough power to transmit the results back to us, maybe with further advances in technology.
But I think instead we would still send something large with 100 small experiments on it.
2007-02-12 06:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, many people have thought of that...and many have been built. Just google "micro-satellite"
As for the second part of your question...that smacks of a conspiracy theory. What? You don't believe what NASA and the ESA (along with a few other space agencies) have discovered about the moon and Mars from the dozens of spacecraft that have been sent there?
2007-02-12 08:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first man-made satellite (Sputnik) was only slightly larger than a beach ball, but all it did was emit a radio 'ping' so the Russians could track it. The type of probe you describe is a bit beyond our technological capabilities at this time :-(
2007-02-12 07:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would it store its fuel? How much rocket fuel could you fit in the palm of your hand? Not much...
2007-02-12 06:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋