The solar system serves as an incredible natural laboratory
In short: From the icy deposits of Mercury to the mysteries of Saturn, NASA's robotic fleet acts as our eyes and ears in deep space. This video explores the engineering and science behind these landmark missions.
While humans have observed the cosmos for millennia, the era of robotic exploration only began in the 1950s. These uncrewed spacecraft allow scientists to study a diverse range of objects, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
By investigating these different bodies, researchers aim to understand the fundamental processes of how the solar system formed and how Earth reached its current position. The missions to Mercury, Saturn, and Jupiter provide specific data on these planetary secrets.
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- Also: NASA Science — Solar System: Exploration - NASA Science
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