Robotic probes could help us collect samples from the Moon, potentially revealing the origins of our solar system.
D. A. Kring
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How Robotic Probes Helped Humans Explore the Moon—And May Again
Robotic probes—including Ranger VIII, launched 50 years ago this week—paved the way for humankind’s giant leap to the Moon. This history may help guide future plans for lunar exploration.