After Victoria..., .. what next? |
After Victoria..., .. what next? |
May 28 2007, 02:07 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
I know we've had rather light-hearted discussions about this before, with most people agreeing that Oppy is likely to end her days inside or on the edge of Victoria Crater, simply because there's nothing else to investigate within reach, but has Steve S got it in his mind that Oppy will head off somewhere else after Victoria? This report could be read in a way that suggests that...
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May 30 2007, 03:37 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 11-February 04 Member No.: 24 |
I think MER-B should aggressively explore Victoria Crater. Victoria Crater is a good place to die (much better than the middle of a dune field). Aggressive exploration up the sides and along the edges of the crater would show us the limits of the rover's capability. Such knowledge would be useful towards guiding future rovers.
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May 30 2007, 06:58 PM
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Dublin Correspondent Group: Admin Posts: 1799 Joined: 28-March 05 From: Celbridge, Ireland Member No.: 220 |
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