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| − | An '''asteroid belt''' is a region in | + | An '''asteroid belt''' is a region in the [[Solar System]] where the density of [[asteroid]]s is high. It is located between [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]]. The density of asteroids in this belt is low enough that multiple (unmanned) spacecraft have passed through it without accidents. |
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[[Category:Solar system]] | [[Category:Solar system]] | ||
[[Category:Space Exploration]] | [[Category:Space Exploration]] | ||
Revision as of 14:56, August 3, 2017
An asteroid belt is a region in the Solar System where the density of asteroids is high. It is located between Mars and Jupiter. The density of asteroids in this belt is low enough that multiple (unmanned) spacecraft have passed through it without accidents.