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human
How do space probes make it past the astroid belt without crashing into them?

I am a huge fan of space and learning about it and I have always wondered how we don't hear of probes constantly crashing into the astroid belt. I know space is huge and have heard things like space is too big so we don't have to worry about it, but I was wondering if there was a more direct reason. I am sure the technology we have now helps plot the course but I have always been curious.
gpt
Movies and such portray the asteroid belt as this densely packed minefield of rocks all over the place.

The truth is, there are miles and miles (average of 600,000 miles) between each asteroid.

As with most space travel, you have to aim your rockets *very* carefully to ever hit anything.