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HomeScience & ExplorationTop 10 Most Visited Solar System Celestial Bodies by Space Probes
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Top 10Updated March 12, 2026

Top 10 Most Visited Solar System Celestial Bodies by Space Probes

This ranking is based on the history of space exploration missions, counting the number of flybys, orbiters, landers, and impactors sent to celestial bodies. It reflects the scientific priorities and the depth of human exploration throughout the solar system.

Top 3
  1. 1Moon
  2. 2Mars
  3. 3Venus
Moon
1
Mars
2
Venus
3

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Interesting Facts & Summary

As the undisputed champion, the Moon has received more visitor spacecraft than the other nine bodies on this list combined. Since the USSR's Luna 2 made its historic impact in 1959, humanity has launched over 150 missions to our nearest neighbor. This level of activity stems not only from its proximity but also from its role as the ultimate 'proving ground' for deep-space exploration—ranging from the Apollo manned missions to the modern-day International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and the Artemis program. In stark contrast, Mars, while highly popular, has seen only about one-third the number of arrivals due to the significantly higher barriers imposed by distance and orbital mechanics.

1
Moon
Total Visits
150
Celestial Type
Natural Satellite
2
Mars
Total Visits
55
Celestial Type
Planet
3
Venus
Total Visits
42
Celestial Type
Planet
4
Sun
Total Visits
35
Celestial Type
Star
5
433 Eros
Total Visits
18
Celestial Type
Asteroid
6
Jupiter
Total Visits
15
Celestial Type
Planet
7
Saturn
Total Visits
12
Celestial Type
Planet
8
67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
Total Visits
10
Celestial Type
Comet
9
Mercury
Total Visits
8
Celestial Type
Planet
10
Ceres
Total Visits
6
Celestial Type
Dwarf Planet
RankNameTotal VisitsCelestial Type
1
Moon
150
Natural Satellite
2
Mars
55
Planet
3
Venus
42
Planet
4
Sun
35
Star
5
433 Eros
18
Asteroid
6
Jupiter
15
Planet
7
Saturn
12
Planet
8
67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
10
Comet
9
Mercury
8
Planet
10
Ceres
6
Dwarf Planet
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