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Mars Rovers On Final Approach

Posted by timothy on from the watch-for-m&m-helices dept.

leapis writes "In the wake of the possible loss of the Beagle 2 Mars probe, let us not forget that the Mars Rovers are scheduled for arrival in orbit this weekend. As noted in this article at Space.com, the fourth and final course correction has been made, and Spirit, the first of two spacecraft, will touch down around 22:34 on 3 Jan 2004. More information and a countdown to the landing can be found here."

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  1. The real crater of Beagle2 by HomerJayS · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    The article says the rover's trajectory has been updated. Is it because they were afraid it would land in a crater like beagle2?

    The only crater Beagle2 landed in was the one it created when it's airbags failed. The ESA is still in denial over this.