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=== Exploration and Research of the Solar System === Humanity has explored the Solar System through many spacecraft and missions, greatly expanding our understanding of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. These missions have provided detailed images, scientific data, and new insights into the structure and history of our cosmic neighborhood. '''Voyager 1 & Voyager 2:''' Launched in 1977, the twin '''Voyager spacecraft''' explored the outer planets, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They sent back stunning photographs and important scientific data about planetary atmospheres, rings, and moons. After completing their primary missions, both Voyagers crossed the boundary of the Solar System and entered '''interstellar space''', becoming the farthest human-made objects from Earth. '''Mars Rovers – Curiosity and Perseverance:''' NASA’s '''Curiosity''' and '''Perseverance''' rovers have been exploring the Martian surface. Curiosity studies the rocks, soil, and atmosphere to learn about the planet’s past, while Perseverance searches for signs of ancient microbial life. Perseverance also carries a small helicopter, ''Ingenuity'', which has achieved the first powered flight on another planet. These missions provide valuable knowledge for future human exploration of Mars. '''Juno Mission:''' '''Juno''', launched in 2011, is dedicated to studying '''Jupiter''', the largest planet in the Solar System. It examines Jupiter’s atmosphere, magnetic field, and internal structure. Juno’s observations reveal details about the planet’s storms, auroras, and overall composition, helping scientists understand how gas giants form and evolve. '''James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):''' The '''James Webb Space Telescope''', launched in 2021, is the most advanced telescope ever built. It observes both distant galaxies and objects within our Solar System, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. JWST’s infrared technology allows it to see through dust clouds, study planetary atmospheres, and explore the early universe, providing new insights into the formation of stars, planets, and galaxies. Through these missions, humanity continues to expand its knowledge of the Solar System and beyond. They reveal the diversity and complexity of planets and other celestial bodies, and they help us understand the history of our cosmic neighborhood. Exploration not only satisfies human curiosity but also lays the groundwork for future discoveries and potential human settlements beyond Earth.
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