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Rosetta Space Probe

Rosetta Space Probe

11 March 2022
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Rosetta was a space probe built by the ESA that launched on March 2, 2004, to perform a detailed study of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.

Clementine Mission

Clementine Mission

18 February 2022
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Clementine was launched on January 25, 1994, with the objective of testing sensors and spacecraft components in long-term exposure to space and making scientific observations of the Moon and the near-Earth asteroid 1620 Geographos.

Solar Dynamics Observatory

Solar Dynamics Observatory

11 February 2022
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The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) NASA mission was developed to observe the Sun and enhance our understanding of our Solar System's star.

Magellan Venus Probe

Magellan Venus Probe

21 January 2022
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The Magellan robotic space probe was launched on May 4, 1989, by NASA to map the surface of Venus and measure the gravitational field.

Gemini 2

Gemini 2

13 January 2022
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Gemini 2 was the second uncrewed spaceflight of Project Gemini that was launched on January 19, 1965.

Stardust Space Probe

Stardust Space Probe

26 December 2021
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Stardust was a robotic space probe launched in 1999, with the primary mission of collecting cosmic dust and dust samples from the comet Wild 2 and returning them to Earth.

Gaia Space Observatory

Gaia Space Observatory

18 December 2021
1965 view(s) 4 min read

Gaia is a space observatory launched on December 19, 2013, by the European Space Agency (ESA), designed to measure stars' positions, distances, and motions with precision.

Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer

Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer

11 December 2021
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The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, IXPE, is a space observatory that was launched on December 9, 2021, designed to measure the polarization of cosmic X-rays.

MAVEN Mars Orbiter

MAVEN Mars Orbiter

21 November 2021
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MAVEN is a 2013 American spacecraft intended to study the loss of Mars' atmospheric gases to space and provide insight into the planet's climate and water history.

Gemini 12

Gemini 12

12 November 2021
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Gemini XII was the 10th and final crewed Gemini flight, commanded by NASA veteran James A. Lovell and rookie Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.