Program archive
Robotic is explored here through 6 archived missions, from Luna 9 through Rosetta-Philae, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.
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6 mission-specific spacecraft and test articles, plus 0 launch systems and shared hardware records.
Viking 1 was a paired Mars orbiter and sterilized surface lander.
Viking 2 was the second paired Mars orbiter and sterilized surface lander.
Luna 9 supported Luna 9 in the Luna program.
Venera 7 supported Venera 7 in the Venera program.
Sojourner rover and Mars Pathfinder lander supported Mars Pathfinder / Sojourner in the Mars Pathfinder program.
Rosetta orbiter and Philae lander launched at about 6,570 pounds (2,980 kilograms) with lander and propellant under European Space Agency with member-state and NASA contributions.