Mars Rover

Red planet vehicle

A Mars rover is a robotic vehicle designed to travel across the surface of Mars, collecting data and images.

NASA has landed several, including Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity.

The rovers analyze soil and rock samples, photograph terrain, and search for evidence of water or conditions that might have supported life: The Mars rover discovered ancient river channels.

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Mars Roverlunar rover

Vehicle for satellite exploration

deep space probe · Voyager

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Mars Roverspace station

Orbiting crewed research facility

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Mars Rovermanned mission

Voyage carrying human crew

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