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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Jun 1 2007, 04:55 PM
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Founder Group: Chairman Posts: 14448 Joined: 8-February 04 Member No.: 1 |
But thinking about afterwards means you have to consider the in-between. Might we wear out the RAT at Victoria - or even have a wheel failure while inside. If we spend 2 months inside - then plan that invokes timelines of a couple of years might make sense. If we spend 2 years inside - then might a further 2 - 3 - 4 year plan be just too much.
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Jun 1 2007, 07:37 PM
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Special Cookie Group: Members Posts: 2168 Joined: 6-April 05 From: Sintra | Portugal Member No.: 228 |
If we spend 2 years inside - then might a further 2 - 3 - 4 year plan be just too much. There's always another destiny... -------------------- "Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
Edgar Alan Poe |
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