Probe Collection (page 7)

Exploring Europas ocean, artwork
Exploring Europas ocean. Artwork of two probes (centre) using lights to explore below the ice covering the ocean on Europa, a moon of Jupiter

Stardust spacecraft at Comet Wild-2, computer artwork. Stardust passed through the gas and dust cloud (coma) of Comet Wild-2 on 2 January 2004. It collected dust samples to be returned to Earth

Gravity Probe B satellite, artwork
Gravity Probe B satellite, computer artwork. The Earth (background) is shown warping a grid of space-time. The Gravity Probe B satellite is an experiment that was conducted by NASA

Comet spacecraft
Comet exploration spacecraft, computer artwork. The unmanned probe (upper frame) is approaching a comet, a body of ice and dust from the outer parts of the solar system

Huygens probe, descent to Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe (left) descending by parachute to the surface of Titan from the Cassini spacecraft (right). Titan is the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn

Landing of Martian subsurface probe. Artwork of one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes landing on the surface of Mars. These probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander that entered the Martian

Life on Europa. Computer artwork of a cryobot probe (lower left, silver) discovering life below the ice of Europa, a moon of Jupiter (upper centre)

Model of the Venera 3 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 16 November 1965. It was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet

Computer art of probes drilling into Europas ice

Descent module of the Cassini Huygens probe
Huygens probe testing. View of the Huygens probe during testing in a servicing facility. Huygens will be carried on the Cassini mission to Saturn, and will land on Titan, Saturns largest moon

Huygens probe landing on Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe landing on the surface of Titan, the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn (left)

Cassini spacecraft. Computer artwork of the Cassini spacecraft approaching Titan, Saturns largest moon. Cassini was launched in October 1997 and will reach Saturn in July 2004

Martian subsurface probe. Artwork of one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes on the surface of Mars. These probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander that entered the Martian atmosphere on 3

Robots on the Moon. Computer artwork of insect- like robots exploring on the Moon. They are seen next to a footprint left by one of the Apollo astronauts

Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a roving vehicle driving over the rocky surface of the planet Mars. Such a rover may be used in the remote study of a planet

Quantum dot probe, artwork
Quantum dot probe. Computer artwork of a quantum dot, a nanocrystal (InAs crystal, orange) that can be used to probe the immune system

Nanophage
Nanotechnology virus. Conceptual computer artwork of an artificial virus created with nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the branch of engineering concerned with constructing devices at the molecular

Nanosub. Computer artwork of a nanotechnology submarine. Nanotechnology is the branch of engineering concerned with constructing devices at the molecular level, specifying the placement of each atom

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

Model of the Luna 2 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 12 September 1959. It was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of the Moon

Luna 1 spacecraft at the Moon, 1959, computer artwork. Luna 1, an unmanned probe, was the first spacecraft of the Soviet Luna programme

Model of the Luna 4 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 2 April 1963. It is thought that it was intended to impact the Moon

Model of the Luna 10 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 31 March 1966. It was the first spacecraft to orbit another astronomical body

Luna 2 spacecraft. This unmanned Soviet spacecraft was launched on 12 September 1959. On 13 September 1959 it became the first spacecraft to impact the Moon

Luna 3 spacecraft. Replica model of the unmanned Soviet Luna 3 spacecraft. This was launched on 4 October 1959. It was the third spacecraft to visit the Moon

Vega spacecraft, Russia. In December 1984 an international mission was launched to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet. Two identical Soviet spacecraft, Vega 1 and 2, carried the equipment

Galileos Jupiter probe speeding toward the planet
Galileo atmospheric probe approaching Jupiter. The Galileo spacecraft deployed this small atmospheric probe on July 13 1995. The probe will enter Jupiters atmosphere on 7 December 1995

Bioresonance therapy. Therapists hand using the probe of a Bicom bioresonance machine on a mans hand during bioresonance therapy

Scanning electron microscope. Sample stage (centre) of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM) and scanning probe microscope (SPM)

Monitoring Earth, conceptual artwork
Monitoring Earth, conceptual computer artwork

ATV space station cargo carrier
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), Europes space station cargo carrier, at Thales Alenia Space plant in Turin, Italy. Red, bell-shaped cover protects docking system

NetLander mission to Mars, artwork

Venus Express in Soyuz rocket, artwork

Venus Express launch, artwork

Mercury, Mariner 10 spacecraft image
For more than 35 years the Mariner 10 photographs have been the only information about the surface structures and features of the Suns closest planet Mercury

Huygens probe landing on Titan, artwork

Interbol satellites, diagram

Huygens probe at Titan, artwork

Venus Express mission, artwork

Venus Express departing Earth, artwork

Digital pH measurement

Mars Express booster rocket, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003. A Soyuz-FG rocket placed it and its Fregat booster (yellow tanks)

Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan, artwork
Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan. Artwork of the joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft firing its engine on one of its encounters with Titan in 2004

Mars Express rocket, artwork
Mars Express rocket, cutaway artwork. The first Mars mission carried out by the European Space Agencys (ESA), Mars Express was launched on 2 June 2003 and arrived at Mars in December 2003

Mars Express mission, artwork
Mars Express mission at Mars, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched from Earth on 2 June 2003 to travel to Mars

Mars 96 penetrator, artwork
Mars 96 penetrator. Artwork showing one of the penetrator probes of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Picard satellite and Sun, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Mars Express launch, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003 on a Soyuz-FG rocket

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Exploring the vast mysteries of our universe, probes have become our eyes and ears in space. 🚀✨ From Jupiter's mesmerizing moon Io captured by New Horizons to the stunning artwork depicting Curiosity rover on Mars, these technological marvels continue to push boundaries and expand our knowledge. The Cassini spacecraft gracefully orbits Saturn, providing breathtaking images of its majestic rings and enigmatic moon Titan. Accompanied by the awe-inspiring artwork showcasing Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity. Mars has been a focal point for exploration with rovers like the Mars Exploration Rover and Curiosity tirelessly traversing its rugged terrain. The captivating artwork featuring Curiosity rover on Mars reminds us of mankind's determination to uncover the secrets hidden within this red planet. Not limited to just Mars, probes have also ventured beyond Earth's orbit. With spacecraft mapping the lunar surface or capturing Venus radar map revealing its North Pole, we gain a deeper understanding of celestial bodies closer to home. Beagle 2 landing on Mars marked an incredible milestone as it touched down successfully on Martian soil. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in exploring new frontiers. Voyager spacecraft embarked on an epic journey through our solar system, capturing breathtaking images along their path. Their legacy lives on as Voyager 1 becomes the first man-made object entering interstellar space—a remarkable feat that continues to inspire generations. These probes remind us that there is so much more waiting to be discovered beyond what meets the eye. As they venture into uncharted territories and unravel cosmic wonders, they ignite our imagination and fuel our desire for further exploration.