Spirit
Posted on January 6, 2010
Filed Under Blog, Space, Technology
Spirit has been on Mars for 6 years and three days now. For a little rover designed for a 90-day (or 90 sol) mission, that’s nothing short of remarkable given the harsh operation environment.
Unfortunately, Spirit has been stuck in a sandtrap for a few months now (Free Spirit at JPL). If Spirit is not able to get out, its solar panels may become occluded with Martian dust thus preventing the rover from recharging and continuing operations beyond May or so.
Spirit’s twin, Opportunity will celebrate 6 years on the 25th!
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