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Posted on: Spirit Mission 2009 and onward
at 11/21/2009 2:19pm

For its escape drive, Spirit is driving forward*, pushing the frozen right front wheel rather than dragging it. In the ... more(+)

For its escape drive, Spirit is driving forward*, pushing the frozen right front wheel rather than dragging it. In the last drive we have results for, the frozen wheel was pushed ahead about a centimeter, a very encouraging result this early along. Results for today's drive are not down yet.

*edit: The terminology is a little confusing. Spirit's escape drive is back along the tracks the rover made as it became trapped. But since the rover was driving backwards when it was trapped, driving in the reverse direction (backtracking) means the rover is now driving with its front wheels in the lead. close(-)

Posted on: Spirit Mission 2009 and onward
at 11/09/2009 2:55pm

A reminder to everyone that this is an audio conference so don't look for it at NASA TV. For some reason it is really ... more(+)

MeteorWayne wrote:
Audio of the teleconference will be streamed live at:

http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio

A reminder to everyone that this is an audio conference so don't look for it at NASA TV. For some reason it is really hard to find a link to these audio conferences through the regular NASA TV or media sites, at least for me. close(-)

Posted on: Spirit Mission 2009 and onward
at 11/07/2009 11:55am

Spirit's first extraction maneuver has taken place. I don't know the results, but at least there is movement. more(+)

Spirit's first extraction maneuver has taken place. I don't know the results, but at least there is movement.
http://www.unmannedspaceflight.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=6291&view=findpost&p=149493

edit: Turns out the motion seen in the above link was due to steering adjustments prior to the extraction drive so hopefully we will see more motion in a day or two. The extraction drive was previously planned for about Nov. 9.

edit #2: From marsroverdriver Scott Maxwell:
"Will start very soon. Long, slow process -- weeks, maybe months. Success uncertain. Glory to follow. " close(-)

Posted on: Meteorite in Latvia. Edited - it's a hoax.
at 10/26/2009 12:26pm

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Latvian Experts Say Meteorite Crater Was Hoax close(-)

Posted on: Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Flight 1 Launch
at 10/11/2009 10:34am

Come January, you may be hoping you're right! more(+)

h2ouniverse wrote:
...January imho
I hope I'm wrong.

Come January, you may be hoping you're right! close(-)

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