Rolling, hopping robots explore Earthly analogs of distant planets
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Before we send any planet-trotting robot to explore the landscape of Mars or Venus, we need to test it here on Earth. Two such robotic platforms being developed for future missions are undergoing testing at European Space Agency facilities: one that rolls, and one that hops.
What are some rare and unknown facts about space? - Quora
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Martian waves are all over the planet Earth.
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Astronaut Smart Glove for Mars EVA Spacesuits - Tech Briefs
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NASA: wheeled robots not enough for future space exploration
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What would happen if we discovered alien technology on Earth? - Quora
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This Hopping Robot Could Explore the Solar System's Icy Moons - NASA
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Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and eight planets (also known as
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Orbiting Solar System
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SpaceBok
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This shapeshifting robot could explore other planets
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Deep Space Craft
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