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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."

2 of 37 comments (clear)

  1. It had to be said... by mh_tang · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can you hear me now?
    Good!

  2. Most typos in a title ever. by Speedy8 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Boeing Delta 2 Sends First of Pair of RoversTo Mars