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Rovers May Survive Martian Winter

Posted by timothy on from the those-things-wake-up-hungry dept.

yokem_55 writes "According to this article on Yahoo News, Mars rover engineers are beginning to consider the possibility that the rovers may be able to survive the oncoming Martian winter in a hibernation mode, and then return to activity when spring returns to the red planet. The article ends with a quote from Steve Squires speculating that, 'we're looking at the final demise of these vehicles perhaps as late as the onset of our second winter on Mars.'"

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  1. Re:Dusty solar panels by howman · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Sure there is...
    1. grab homeless guy off street.
    2. ship him out with newspaper and whisky in a brown paper bag.
    3. let nature take its course.
    4.?
    5. Profit.

    but seriously, I am sure some form of wiper will be incorporated into the next version.

    --
    flinging poop since 1969
  2. Re:Is it just me... by BRSQUIRRL · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Also, from "Star Trek III"...

    Scotty: "It'll take eight hours...but you don't have eight hours, so I'll do it in two."
    Kirk: "Mr. Scott, do you always multiply your repair estimates by a factor of four?"
    Scotty: "Certainly, sir. How else would I keep my reputation as a miracle worker?"
    Kirk: "Your reputation is secure..."