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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. Re:I hope this works... by dalek_killer · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Personal I thought that the public has already lost its confidence in NASA. If you want NASA to continue what needs to be done is get rid of everyone one in charge of NASA and get a bunch of ppl straight out of University who haven't been told that they can't do it. Then watch them do it.