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Boeing Delta 2 Sends First of Pair of RoversTo Mars

Posted by michael on from the fore! dept.

brandido writes "Space.com is reporting that NASA has successfully launched the first of its pair of new rovers, recently named Spirit, on its trek to Mars. In addition, the article reports that "Spirit separated from the Delta 2's upper stage having already achieved Earth escape velocity." Looks like we are on our way, boys and girls."

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  1. boeing?! by Khopesh · · Score: 2, Funny

    urm.
    i first read this and thought boeing and delta airlines had teamed up
    to back this opreation, but it's got NASA's name on it.

    no mention of boeing's involvement in the space.com article;
    what's up? (ignore pun)

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