Where Oh Where Has My Rover Gone?

08/04/2010 02:35AM

Where Oh Where Has My Rover Gone?

NASA mission controllers have not heard from the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit since March 22, 2010 and the rover is facing its toughest challenge yet - trying to survive the harsh Martian winter. NASA believes that Spirit has gone into a low-power hibernation mode. The rover was not able to get to a favorable sun-facing slope for its fourth Martian winter after getting stuck in the sand. The low angle of sunlight during the winter months limits the power generated from the rover's solar panels. Now there is a very distinct possibility that Spirit may never respond.


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