Why can’t astronauts or satellites take high quality cameras to anywhere they are going and take nice pictures of planets and space?
There are several problems. Firstly, cameras have mass. Delivering a kilogram to orbit costs $2500 to $12500, which makes for one costly camera.
The Short Answer
There are several problems. Firstly, cameras have mass. Delivering a kilogram to orbit costs $2500 to $12500, which makes for one costly camera. Then there is the fact that "nice pictures" have absolutely zero scientific value compared to… much less nice, much more detailed, images, often not in the visible spectrum. Also… how often do you think we get the opportunity? We have maybe two dozen probes out there, at most we get one-two planetary flybys a year. Satellites don't go to other planets. Interplanetary probes do.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Nice, often, probes
This explanation focuses on nice, often, probes and spans 85 words across 10 sentences. At 25% above the average Space & Astronomy explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “There are several problems.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 10 connected points.
How This Compares in Space & Astronomy
Ranked #152 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by answer depth (top 31%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why astronauts or satellites take high quality cameras to anywhere they are going and take nice pictures of planets and space?
There are several problems. Firstly, cameras have mass. Delivering a kilogram to orbit costs $2500 to $12500, which makes for one costly camera. Then there is the fact that "nice pictures" have absolutely zero scientific value compared to… much…
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This is an above-average answer at 85 words, ranked #152 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by depth. The key concepts covered are nice, often, probes.
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The explanation uses direct explanation across 85 words. It is categorized under Space & Astronomy and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.