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The Story of Beagle 2, the Long-Lost Martian Rover That's Finally Been Found
More than 12 years later, and sadly a year after Pillinger’s death, NASA has found Beagle 2.
The Evolution of Planetary Rovers, in Pictures
On this day in 1970, Lunokhod 1 became the first planetary rover to explore another world. See how far we’ve come since then.
After a Decade on Mars, the Opportunity Rover Set the Off-World Driving Record
In all that time, the little rover has traversed 25 miles of the Red Planet.
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Curiosity Has Made Some Truly Amazing Discoveries in Its First Martian Year
June 24 marked one Martian year—687 Earth days—that the rover has been active on the surface of our planetary neighbour, and it’s been a great Mars-year.
Meet the Next Generation of Planetary Rovers
As the list of extraterrestrial destination spirals upwards, so too does the need for cheaper, smarter, and more versatile rovers. Here's what they'll look like.
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