NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
has announced:
NASA has ended operational planning activities for the Mars rover Spirit and transitioned the Mars Exploration Rover Project to a single-rover operation focused on Spirit's still-active twin, Opportunity. New Scientist has
a quality obituary for the little Mars Rover that could.
posted by hippybear
on May 28, 2011 -
44 comments
We landed on Mars. The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has captured its first color image of Mars. It is the highest resolution picture ever taken of another planet. Fascinating.
posted by mad
on Jan 7, 2004 -
27 comments
Mars, take II - Still no word from
Beagle 2 (discussed
here), unfortunately, as Mars maintains its tough reputation. However, the first of two rovers much larger than 1997's very successful Pathfinder is expected to hit the Martian surface with a giant bounce tonight at 8:35 p.m. PST. Check out the
realistic simulation videos of how it will land and get to work, then watch
Nasa TV (RealVideo) for live coverage.
posted by planetkyoto
on Jan 3, 2004 -
51 comments