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NASA's Mars rovers

NASA's Mars rovers are robotic vehicles designed to explore the Martian surface. They navigate the terrain, analyze soil and rocks, and capture images to study the planet's geology, climate, and potential for past life. Equipped with scientific instruments, these rovers transmit data back to Earth, helping scientists understand Mars' history and prepare for future human exploration. Notable rovers like Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance have significantly advanced our knowledge of Mars. They operate autonomously but are remotely controlled by scientists to perform various experiments and exploration tasks across different regions of the planet.