Robotic Lander

A robotic lander is an unmanned spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of another celestial body, such as the Moon or Mars. Unlike rovers, which move around after landing, landers typically remain stationary. They collect data, take photographs, and conduct experiments to study the environment, geology, and atmosphere of the body they land on. Robotic landers play a crucial role in space exploration, helping scientists gather information that expands our understanding of the solar system and informs future human missions. Examples include NASA's Viking landers and the more recent Perseverance rover, which has a stationary component.