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Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and and its moon Titan

Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space
This artists concept depicts NASAs Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space, or the space between stars. Interstellar space is dominated by the plasma, or ionized gas

An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. Ominous clouds form in the distance while his scorched capsule is nearby

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars
This self-portrait of NASAs Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rovers Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th Martian day, or sol

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, also known as WMAP, is designed to make fundamental measurements of cosmology, the study of the properties of our universe as a whole

Voyager 1 at Neptune

An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren and rocky moon. An alien, and water covered planet, shines in the background

Voyager 1 leaving the solar system

An unmanned rigid-hull inflatable boat on the James River in Newport News, Virginia
August 14, 2014 - An unmanned seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat operates autonomously on the James River in Newport News, Virginia

New Horizons spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Mars Telecommunications Orbiter in flight around Mars
This illustration depicts a concept for the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter in flight around Mars. The orbiter is in development to be the first spacecraft with a primary function of providing

Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft in orbit
Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft sent into orbit for observation of Jupiter and its moons from 1995 to 2003. Galileo was launched on October 18, 1989

Spitzer seen in visible light. The solar shield always faces the sun, allowing the spacecraft to remain very cold

Dawn robotic spacecraft orbiting Ceres and Vesta, members of the asteroid belt, to study them in space

Three generations of Mars rovers
This grouping of two test rovers and a flight spare provides a graphic comparison of three generations of Mars rovers developed at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

The sky crane maneuver during the descent of NASAs Curiosity rover
Artists concept showing the sky crane maneuver during the descent of NASAs Curiosity rover to the Martian surface. Mars Science Laboratory will use a guided entry

NASAs Curiosity rover climbing to the summit of Mount Sharp, its ultimate destination. The floor of Gale Crater, its landing place, is five kilometres below

Spitzer points its high-gain antenna towards the Earth for downlinking recent observations and uplinking new observing instructions

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes above planet Mars
December 10, 2003 - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes above a portion of the planet called Nilosyrtis Mensae in this artists concept illustration

Artists rendition of Spitzer in its heliocentric orbit

Artists Illustration of the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS)

An artists concept of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission / Jason-2 spacecraft in space
An artists concept of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 spacecraft in space

The Progress 40 resupply vehicle in orbit
January 23, 2011 - The unpiloted ISS Progress 40 supply vehicle departs from the International Space Station. Filled with trash and discarded items

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiters Radar at Work
June 3, 2005 - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiters Radar at Work. This artists concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter highlights the spacecrafts radar capability

An artists concept of the Planck spacecraft. Planck was launched with the Herschel spacecraft, though the two missions separated shortly after launch and operate independently from each other

Artists concept of NASAs Curiosity rover touching down onto the Martian surface
Artists concept illustrating the moment that NASAs Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface. In this scene, Curiosity is touching down onto the surface

Artists concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system. The parachute is attached to the top of the backshell portion of the spacecrafts aeroshell

Artists concept of a martian rover. The rover featured in this image, as seen from the rear, includes wing-like solar voltaic panels suspended above the chassis to supplement its electrical needs

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

Artists concept of the New Horizons spacecraft as it approaches Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, in July 2015. The crafts miniature cameras, radio science experiment

2014 Comet over Aromatum, Mars
NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has a ringside seat as the 2014 comet passes very close to Mars

Illustration of a spacecraft travelling faster than the speed of light. A massive spacecraft employs a novel propulsion that exploits physics as yet unknown to travel faster than light

Artists concept of an ascent vehicle leaving Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the launch of an ascent vehicle. The solar panels in the foreground are part of a rover

New Horizons spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Concept for Mars Volcanic Emission Life Scout
December 21, 2004 - This artists rendition depicts a concept for a Mars orbiter that would scrutinize the martian atmosphere for chemical traces of life or environments supportive of life that might

A robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby
An unmanned robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby creating a plume of super-heated plasma and dust

New Horizons spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Artists concept of a spacecraft orbiting Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the capture of a collection of Martian samples by a spacecraft orbiting Mars

Artists concept of a robotic probe exploring a frigid ethane lake on Titan
A robotic probe explores a frigid ethane lake on Titan. This probe carries its own light source as the surface of Titan is only 0.1 percent as bright as the Earth s

Artists concept of Mars Odyssey

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft in orbit around the large asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres. The two bodies have very different properties from each other

Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity inside Endurance Crater
This synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside Endurance Crater was produced using Virtual Presence in Space technology

Deflecting Path of an Earth-Crossing Asteroid
Asteroids on a collision course with the Earth may be deflected from their path by attaching propulsion units to them

Artists concept of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft approaching Mars. The Curiosity rover is safely tucked inside the spacecrafts aeroshell

Curiosity rover descending into Gale Crater on Mars
A telephoto view of Curiosity; NASAas most sophisticated Mars rover; descending into Gale Crater in August 2012. Curiosityas two year mission will look for signs of water activity

NASAs Curiosity rover samples a rock on the floor of Gale Crater

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Telerobotics: Exploring the Universe from Afar From the depths of space to the surface of distant planets, it has revolutionized our ability to explore and understand the cosmos. The Cassini spacecraft gracefully orbits Saturn, capturing breathtaking images of its majestic rings and enigmatic moon Titan. Meanwhile, Voyager 1 ventures into uncharted territory as it boldly enters interstellar space, becoming humanity's most distant emissary. In a different realm altogether, an astronaut finds himself marooned on a desolate planet. With only his trusty telerobotic companion by his side, he surveys his surroundings in search of hope amidst barren landscapes and endless solitude. Back on Earth, groundbreaking missions like the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe unravel the mysteries of our universe's origins while self-portraits taken by Curiosity rover showcase Mars' rugged beauty within Gale Crater. As Voyager 1 reaches Neptune and bids farewell to our solar system, another intrepid explorer gazes upon a rocky lunar landscape with determination etched across their face. But telerobotics isn't limited to celestial realms alone; it extends its reach even closer to home. On Virginia's James River, an unmanned rigid-hull inflatable boat glides effortlessly through calm waters under remote control - showcasing how this technology aids us in various domains. As New Horizons approaches Pluto and its captivating moon Charon with unprecedented precision and curiosity drives us forward yet again. And let us not forget about Mars Science Laboratory’s tireless efforts as it tirelessly roams across Martian terrain – each step bringing us closer to unlocking the secrets held within this mysterious red planet. Telerobotics is more than just a tool; it is our eyes and hands where we cannot physically be. It allows us to venture beyond human limitations into realms previously unimaginable – expanding our understanding of both ourselves and the vastness that lies beyond.