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Dec 22 2004, 09:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Finland Member No.: 63 |
Heatshield AHOY!
:-) -------------------- Antti Kuosmanen
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Dec 28 2004, 03:09 AM
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The Insider Group: Members Posts: 669 Joined: 3-May 04 Member No.: 73 |
QUOTE (Mode5 @ Dec 27 2004, 07:39 PM) The tread mark track at the 11 o'clock position reveals they may have gone a little too close to the wreckage. It gives the appearance that at least one side became slightly elevated into the air. This image was made in Eagle crater next to the lander platform, something like 9 months ago. It doesn't show any 'wreckage' of any kind. Also, the wheel tread has a section where it was attached to the landing platform. That section is the one visible on the left front wheel in that image. I don't think any of the heatshield debris poses any danger to the rover, unless it actually collides with a large piece head-on... Nevertheless I doubt they will attempt to drive the rover over the large pieces of course They are planning to do some IDD work with the soil that was disturbed by the heatshield crash. Also, they may do some work with the rock found nearby that resembles the 'Bounce Rock' they found close to Eagle crater. |
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