Extraterrestrial robot explorer (5)

I believe the answer is:

rover

(Other definitions for rover that I've seen before include "Pirate; dog's name" , "Wanderer, traveller" , "Person given to wandering" , "Wanderer, archery mark" , "Person who wanders - a good name for dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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