Famous Space Missions
Humanity has sent probes, landers, and telescopes to explore our solar system and beyond! Space missions have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. From early flybys of nearby planets to modern deep-space observatories, these missions have provided insights into the formation, evolution, and diversity of our solar system and beyond.
Robotic spacecraft like Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have traveled farther than any other human-made objects, sending back detailed images and data from the outer planets and now venturing into interstellar space. Meanwhile, landers and rovers such as Curiosity and Perseverance are exploring the surface of Mars, searching for signs of past water and life.
Below are a few important space missions:
| Mission | Year | Destination | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyager 1 | 1977 | Interstellar Space | Explore outer planets & beyond |
| Curiosity | 2011 | Mars | Study Martian surface |
| Hubble | 1990 | Earth Orbit | Observe deep space |
| James Webb | 2021 | L2 Point | Infrared astronomy |
Space telescopes like Hubble and James Webb have allowed us to look deeper into the universe than ever before, capturing breathtaking images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and exoplanets. Each mission represents a leap in technology and a step forward in humanity’s quest to understand our place in the universe. "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong
The Voyager 1 spacecraft is the farthest human-made object from Earth! (~166.29 AU away)