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  • Unvisited Planets: Which World Hasn't Been Probed?
    This is a bit of a trick question! There's no single planet that *every* space probe has visited.

    Here's why:

    * Different Missions: Space probes are designed for specific missions. Some explore the outer solar system (like Voyager), some study Mars (like Curiosity), and some focus on Venus (like Magellan).

    * Ongoing Exploration: Space exploration is an ongoing process. New probes are constantly being launched, so the list of planets visited is always changing.

    To answer your question more directly:

    There are several planets that have not been visited by a probe that landed on the surface. Some examples are:

    * Uranus: While Voyager 2 flew by Uranus, no lander has touched down.

    * Neptune: Similar to Uranus, Voyager 2 flew by Neptune, but no lander has been sent.

    * The Ice Giants: These are the outermost gas giants, which are incredibly difficult to reach and study.

    It's important to remember: Just because a probe hasn't landed on a planet doesn't mean we know nothing about it. Flyby missions provide valuable information about the planet's atmosphere, magnetic field, and moons.

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