Notable Robotic Missions:
- Mars Rovers: The Spirit, opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance rovers have made significant contributions to our understanding of Mars. They have discovered evidence of ancient water, explored Martian geology, and searched for signs of past or present life.
- Lunar Rovers: The Soviet Union's Lunokhod series and NASA's Lunar Roving Vehicles (LRVs) explored the Moon's surface, collecting samples and conducting experiments.
- Planetary Orbiters: Spacecraft like Galileo, Cassini, and Juno have orbited Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, respectively, providing detailed observations of these planets and their moons.
- Asteroid Explorers: Missions like NEAR Shoemaker and Hayabusa have visited and even landed on asteroids, collecting samples and studying their composition.