Saturday, January 03, 2009

Mars Rovers Still Roving

Wow.

The US space agency’s (Nasa) Mars rovers are celebrating a remarkable five years on the Red Planet.

The first robot, named Spirit, landed on 3 January, 2004, followed by its twin, Opportunity, 21 days later.

It was hoped the robots would work for at least three months; but their longevity in the freezing Martian conditions has surprised everyone.

(5) Comments
Posted by Owen at 1331 hrs
Technology

  1. Several universities in Texas, including A&M;and (my alma) UTA had a hand in this.  A little “Southern Engineering”.

    Posted by Steve on January 03, 2009 at 1411 hrs


  2. I’m thinking Martians come every couple weeks and fix the rovers up so they keep working. Yep!  That’s it.

    Posted by Mike on January 03, 2009 at 1503 hrs


  3. I wonder if they have to pass emissions every 2 years?

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 03, 2009 at 2004 hrs


  4. Sure hope NASA brings them together again (in the doggie position) before they die.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 04, 2009 at 0044 hrs


  5. Probably still warmer there than it is here!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 04, 2009 at 0835 hrs


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