Rover

/ˈrəʊvər/

noun

A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven remotely on other planets.

NASA deployed the Mars rover to learn more about the red planet.

Technical

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'rover' when discussing vehicles designed for space exploration on different terrains.

The space agency is developing a new rover to navigate the lunar surface.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Rover' implies the vehicle is operated from a distance, not with a person inside.

Operators on Earth command the rover's movements on Mars.

Pro Tip 3/3

While 'Mars rover' is common, rovers can explore other celestial bodies too.

Scientists are planning to send a rover to explore the icy surface of Europa.

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