Probes Collection

Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Deep Space 1 spacecraft, front view

John Allen, right, of the Avro Weapons Research Division?
John Allen, right, of the Avro Weapons Research Division, discussed the extreme launch accuracies needed for lunar probes at a lecture to the Graduates

John Allen, left, of the Avro Weapons Research Division, ?
John Allen, left, of the Avro Weapons Research Division, discussed the extreme launch accuracies needed for lunar probes at a lecture to the Graduates

Cattle farming, electronic calving thermometer, which is placed inside cow and sends signal to mobile phone to let farmer know when cow is calving, with electronic receiver, England, November

Cattle farming, farmer recieving text message from electronic thermometer, letting him know cow is calving, England, November

Venus probe, artwork C017 / 0785
Venus probe. Computer artwork showing the planet Venus with a space probe (bottom left) in its orbit and a group of landers (lower left) that have been released into the planets atmosphere

Radiation belt storm probes, artwork C014 / 0368
Radiation belt storm probes, artwork. These two satellites will orbit the Earth studying the Van Allen radiation belt, a torus of ionised particles that surrounds the Earth

Ultrasonic Probes
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell : Measuring the beam characteristics of Ultrasonic probes. Date: March 1968

Mars Sample Return orbiter

Interbol satellites, diagram

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Annotated artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

Lunar map. Map showing the near and far side of the Moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes that orbited the Moon in the early 21st Century

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"Exploring the Unknown: Probes Unveiling Secrets of Space" In a quest to unravel the mysteries of space, they have become indispensable tools for scientists and researchers. These spacecraft venture into uncharted territories, shedding light on celestial bodies like the Moon with their lunar maps and revealing hidden wonders. At Farnborough 92, an enigmatic Tu-22M-3 (unmarked) probe caught the attention of enthusiasts, sparking curiosity about its mission and purpose. Meanwhile, at Cape Canaveral in Florida, NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A and B were carefully handled by dedicated workers. From loading to securing these precious instruments onto a U. S. Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft destined for the Shuttle Landing Facility, every step was meticulously executed. The significance of these probes cannot be overstated as they hold crucial data about our universe's radiation belts. With preparations underway to offload them from their transport vehicle and position them strategically, anticipation builds for what lies ahead in scientific exploration. Forklift operators play a vital role in this intricate process as they delicately move these remarkable machines that will unlock new frontiers of knowledge. Their expertise ensures that no harm comes to NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes A and B during transportation or placement. As we witness these captivating scenes unfold at Cape Canaveral - where human ingenuity meets cosmic ambition - we are reminded of humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Through these probes' tireless efforts high above Earth's atmosphere, we inch closer to understanding our place within the vastness of space. These glimpses into the world behind-the-scenes serve as reminders that progress is not achieved overnight but through countless hours of dedication by teams working harmoniously towards a common goal – expanding our knowledge beyond imagination. So let us celebrate these unsung heroes who make it possible for us to explore distant realms without leaving our planet’s surface – those who ensure that each probe is carefully handled, loaded, secured, and positioned.