Probe Collection (page 8)

Venus Express in Soyuz rocket, artwork

Venus Express launch, artwork

Mercury, Mariner 10 spacecraft image
For more than 35 years the Mariner 10 photographs have been the only information about the surface structures and features of the Suns closest planet Mercury

Huygens probe landing on Titan, artwork

Interbol satellites, diagram

Huygens probe at Titan, artwork

Venus Express mission, artwork

Venus Express departing Earth, artwork

Digital pH measurement

Mars Express booster rocket, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003. A Soyuz-FG rocket placed it and its Fregat booster (yellow tanks)

Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan, artwork
Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan. Artwork of the joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft firing its engine on one of its encounters with Titan in 2004

Mars Express rocket, artwork
Mars Express rocket, cutaway artwork. The first Mars mission carried out by the European Space Agencys (ESA), Mars Express was launched on 2 June 2003 and arrived at Mars in December 2003

Mars Express mission, artwork
Mars Express mission at Mars, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched from Earth on 2 June 2003 to travel to Mars

Mars 96 penetrator, artwork
Mars 96 penetrator. Artwork showing one of the penetrator probes of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Picard satellite and Sun, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Mars Express launch, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003 on a Soyuz-FG rocket

Picard satellite, artwork
Picard satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Mars Express and Beagle 2, artwork
Mars Express and Beagle 2. Mars Express (left) is a European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft launched in June 2003. Here, the spacecraft with solar panels deployed has arrived at Mars

Venera 1 exhibition display, 1967
Venera 1 exhibition display. Venera 1 was an unmanned probe that was launched by the Soviet Union in 1961 to explore Venus, though contact was lost before it arrived

Luna 10 exhibition display, 1967

Philae lander. Artwork of the lander that accompanies the Rosetta spacecraft and is designed to land on the surface of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Venera 3 exhibition display, 1967
Venera 3 exhibition display. Venera 3 was an unmanned probe that was launched by the Soviet Union in 1965 to explore Venus, crash-landing there on 1 March 1966

Ranger 1 Atlas-Agena rocket launch
Ranger 1 rocket launch. Atlas-Agena rocket launching the Ranger 1 spacecraft. The Ranger program was a series of unmanned US space missions launched between 1961 and 1965

Electrolysis hair removal, artwork
Electrolysis. Artwork of a section through skin showing the removal of hair with electrolysis. This is a permanent method of hair removal

Hawking radiation research. Future space probe approaching a black hole to capture Hawking radiation (blue glow). A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Exploring Titan, artwork
Exploring Titan. Artwork of a manned blimp towing a sensor through liquid ethane on Titan in search of new minerals. A blimp would be an efficient form of transportation given Titans combination of

Huygens probe heat shield. Close-up of the outer surface of the 2.7-metre-wide heat shield (aeroshell) of the Huygens probe

Huygens probe mounted on heat shield. The 1.3-metre-wide probe is at centre, with struts attaching it to a supportive framework (upper left)

Atomic force microscopy methods, artwork
Atomic force microscopy methods. Artwork showing the methods of operation of an atomic force microscope and a graph of the results on different surfaces

Luna lander. Model of a Luna spacecraft lander. This was part of the Luna programme, a series of unmanned spacecraft missions sent to the Moon by the Soviet Union between 1959 and 1976

Vega orbiter. Model of the Vega probes orbital module, which was used as part of the international Vega mission. This was launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Luna orbiter. Model of a Luna 10 spacecraft orbiting module. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was first launched during the Luna 10 mission in March 1966

Vega lander. Model of the Vega probes descent vehicle, which was used as part of the international Vega mission, launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Phobos spacecraft. Model of a Phobos spacecraft. This was part of the Phobos programme, where two unmanned probes, Phobos 1 and Phobos 2

Surveyor lunar lander test model
Surveyor lunar lander. This is a ground test model. Between 1966 and 1968 the surveyor program sent seven robotic probes to the moon in preparation for the manned Apollo program

Water rail feeding. The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a small wetland bird whose breeding habitat is marshes and reed beds across Europe and Asia

Canyoneer illuminated in the depths of a narrow canyon in the Dirty Devil Canyon system of southern Utah. (MR)

Selection of UFO journals
A selection of UFO journals, namely Lumieres dans la Nuit, Flying Saucers, Probe, Bufora Journal, FSR, and Auro Journal

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Exploring the vast mysteries of our universe, probes have become our eyes and ears in space. 🚀✨ From Jupiter's mesmerizing moon Io captured by New Horizons to the stunning artwork depicting Curiosity rover on Mars, these technological marvels continue to push boundaries and expand our knowledge. The Cassini spacecraft gracefully orbits Saturn, providing breathtaking images of its majestic rings and enigmatic moon Titan. Accompanied by the awe-inspiring artwork showcasing Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity. Mars has been a focal point for exploration with rovers like the Mars Exploration Rover and Curiosity tirelessly traversing its rugged terrain. The captivating artwork featuring Curiosity rover on Mars reminds us of mankind's determination to uncover the secrets hidden within this red planet. Not limited to just Mars, probes have also ventured beyond Earth's orbit. With spacecraft mapping the lunar surface or capturing Venus radar map revealing its North Pole, we gain a deeper understanding of celestial bodies closer to home. Beagle 2 landing on Mars marked an incredible milestone as it touched down successfully on Martian soil. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in exploring new frontiers. Voyager spacecraft embarked on an epic journey through our solar system, capturing breathtaking images along their path. Their legacy lives on as Voyager 1 becomes the first man-made object entering interstellar space—a remarkable feat that continues to inspire generations. These probes remind us that there is so much more waiting to be discovered beyond what meets the eye. As they venture into uncharted territories and unravel cosmic wonders, they ignite our imagination and fuel our desire for further exploration.