It uses the very same CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor that you might find in your pocket digital camera. The images are then transmitted from the rover to an orbiting satellite, which relays them back to Earth.
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Multiple spacecraft have taken pictures of Mars, including the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Odyssey, and the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. These missions have provided valuable data on the geology, weather, and potential for past life on the planet.
The first spacecraft to visit Jupiter was Pioneer 10 in 1973. The craft took the first close up pictures of Jupiter.
During its mission, the Spirit rover took more than 128,000 images on Mars. These images helped scientists study the Martian terrain, geology, atmosphere, and weather patterns.
The Mariner program was a series of robotic space missions conducted by NASA between 1962 and 1973. These missions aimed to explore and gather data about planets in our solar system, such as Venus, Mars, and Mercury. The Mariner spacecraft provided valuable insights into the characteristics and environments of these planets.
The Mars Pathfinder was built by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in collaboration with various other organizations. NASA's JPL managed the overall mission and designed and built the spacecraft, while other organizations contributed specific components or instruments to the mission.
The rocket that took Curiosity to Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory, traveled at an average speed of about 16,800 miles per hour (27,000 kilometers per hour) during its journey through space.