Mars Rover Team Weary But Hanging In After 900 Sols

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ljk — 7/26/2006 12:54:32 PM (archived)

Mars Rover Team Weary But Hanging In After 900 Sols

Washington DC (SPX) Jul 25, 2006

In terms of "going and going and going," the Energizer Bunny has nothing on NASA's twin Mars Exploration Rovers. Originally designed to operate in the harsh environment of the red planet for 90 sols, or Martian days, Spirit recently passed its 900th sol, and Opportunity will reach that mark within two weeks.

http://www.marsdaily.com/reports/Mars_Rover_Team_Weary_But_Hanging_In_After_900_Sols_999.html

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Opportunity reached edge of "etched terrain." - Tom Brosz - 7/22/2006 6:29:24 AM
- re: Opportunity reached edge of "etched terrain." - Jacob Samorodin - 7/22/2006 9:00:40 PM
  - I agree - Buck Galaxy - 7/23/2006 6:51:31 AM
    - but which bit :) - Doug Ellison - 7/23/2006 9:03:59 AM
      - Both were traversable :-) (n/t) - Buck Galaxy - 7/24/2006 8:09:24 AM
        
        Mars Rover Team Weary But Hanging In After 900 Sols - ljk - 7/26/2006 12:54:32 PM
- re: Opportunity reached edge of "etched terrain." - Doug Ellison - 7/22/2006 9:25:54 AM

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