Mission Control
Track humanity's journey into space in real-time
Explore active missions, from Mars rovers to deep space probes
Active Missions
16
Total Distance
24.9
billion kmData Status
Live
New to space missions? Start by exploring the Featured Mission below, or browse missions by category to discover spacecraft exploring our solar system.
Featured Mission
Perseverance
Searching for Ancient Life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring Jezero Crater, an ancient lake bed on Mars. It's searching for signs of ancient microbial life, collecting rock samples for future return to Earth, and testing new technologies including the Ingenuity helicopter - the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
Why this mission matters: Perseverance is actively searching for evidence that Mars once hosted life. It's collecting samples that will be returned to Earth in the 2030s, potentially answering one of humanity's biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe?
Distance from Earth
2.3
AU
Speed
0.12
km/h
Landed
Feb 18, 2021
Mars Sol
1,300+ days
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Spacecraft exploring the outer solar system and beyond
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Deep Space
Missions exploring beyond Mars, including the outer planets and interstellar space.
Mars System
Rovers driving on Mars surface and orbiters studying the planet from above.
En Route
Spacecraft currently traveling to asteroids, moons, and other destinations.