lunarprobe
nounUK /ˈluːnə prəʊb/
US /ˈluːnər proʊb/
A lunarprobe is a small robot spaceship that flies to the Moon to look around and send pictures back to Earth.
The lunarprobe sent back clear photos of the Moon's dusty surface.
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2. A scientific mission designed to study the Moon up close.
Scientists planned a lunarprobe to map the craters near the south pole.
3. Any unmanned vehicle sent to circle or land on the Moon.
The lunarprobe circled the Moon three times before landing.
4. A tool used by astronomers to gather data about the Moon's rocks and gravity.
Data from the lunarprobe helped us learn what the Moon is made of.