The Mars Rover May R.I.P
The Mars rovers who have unexpectedly outlasted their planned project time line may suffer their first loss tis year.
The Mars Exploration Rover “Opportunity” will perform a risky descent into the red planet’s giant Victoria Crater early next month.
The announcement was delivered during a NASA teleconference today, and came after months of debate about whether or not to proceed. Officials said the decision has been difficult to make because some scientists think the crater may become the aging rover’s final resting place.
Although space news really doesn’t excite America, the story the Mars Exploration Rover story is quite interesting.
