moonprobe
nounUK /ˈmuːnprəʊb/
US /ˈmuːnproʊb/
A moonprobe is a small robot spaceship that flies to the moon to look around and send pictures back to Earth.
The moonprobe sent back clear photos of the moon's dusty surface.
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2. A small robotic vehicle designed to land on the moon and study its surface.
The moonprobe rolled slowly across the gray rocks.
3. Any unmanned mission sent to gather information about the moon.
Scientists planned a new moonprobe to map the far side.
4. A tool or device used to test or explore conditions on the moon.
The moonprobe measured the temperature during the lunar night.