Mars Rover Landing Status
2004-01-03T17:33:03-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmU3XC8yMDA0MDEwMzE3MzMxOTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==NASA officials talked about the Spirit rover mission, which was scheduled to land on Mars later that day. Specifically, Mr. D’Amario discussed navigation; Mr. Manning discussed entry, descent and landing; and Ms. Trosper discussed post-landing activities. In addition to sending pictures back to Earth, the rover would analyze Martian rocks and dirt using an array of geological and scientific instruments. Slides were shown during the presentation, and some speakers used handheld models to illustrate their points. Following prepared remarks, officials responded to questions from reporters.
NASA officials talked about the Spirit rover mission, which was scheduled to land on Mars later that day. Specifically, Mr. D’Amario discuss… read more
NASA officials talked about the Spirit rover mission, which was scheduled to land on Mars later that day. Specifically, Mr. D’Amario discussed navigation; Mr. Manning discussed entry, descent and landing; and Ms. Trosper discussed post-landing activities. In addition to sending pictures back to Earth, the rover would analyze Martian rocks and dirt using an array of geological and scientific instruments. Slides were shown during the presentation, and some speakers used handheld models to illustrate their points. Following prepared remarks, officials responded to questions from reporters. close
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