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  • Rovers vs. Probes: Understanding Planetary Surface Vehicles
    There isn't a specific term for probes that drive on planets. The most common term for these vehicles is rovers.

    Here's why:

    * Rovers are designed to traverse the surface of a celestial body, typically using wheels. They're equipped with scientific instruments to collect data and explore the environment.

    * Probes is a more general term that can refer to any spacecraft sent to explore space.

    While some rovers are also probes, the term "rover" specifically indicates a vehicle that can move around on a planet or other celestial body.

    Some examples of famous rovers:

    * Sojourner (Mars Pathfinder mission)

    * Spirit and Opportunity (Mars Exploration Rovers mission)

    * Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory mission)

    * Perseverance (Mars 2020 mission)

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