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In this chapter we will have a look at how the diversity of robotic space probe missions — and, with them, our knowledge of the Solar System — have dramatically expanded over the last 20 years or so. Each mission targeting a planet, moon, comet or asteroid presented us with its own challenges. Each of them also rewarded humanity with unique scientific rewards when successfully completed.
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van Pelt, M. (2007). Distant Destinations. In: Space Invaders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68880-0_7
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