Small Solar System bodies, such as asteroids, comets, and irregular moons, have become a key target for exploration due to their scientific interest, potential for resource extraction, and for studying impact mitigation strategies. While some information about their chemical and structural properties can be obtained remotely, measurements that constrain composition and physical properties require direct contact with the surface at multiple locations and over extended periods of time. Accordingly, NASA and space agencies worldwide have recognized the need for rovers capable of controlled surface mobility.
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