Spirit & Opportunity - MER@7, Seven 'Earth-years' on Mars |
Spirit & Opportunity - MER@7, Seven 'Earth-years' on Mars |
Jan 3 2011, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Admin Posts: 3108 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Canberra, Australia Member No.: 615 |
So, the start of a new year and a time to celebrate another anniversary for the Mars Exploration Rovers - SEVEN YEARS ON MARS!
While we may not have heard from Spirit for a while, that doesn't mean that she is not still with us, and of course Opportunity is keeping busy and delighting us after a distance-record breaking year. You can see the new Forum banner above and as has sort of become custom - Stu and I have collaborated on a new 'poemster' ('poem/poster' thanks for that word Emily) to mark this anniversary for 'Our Favorite Martians' There are larger versions available at my blog including MER@7 logo wallpapers. These designs and words are dedicated to the Men and Women of the Mars Exploration Rover mission. Without your vision, persistence and love, this great adventure on Mars would not have been possible. Thank you. |
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Jan 25 2011, 01:49 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
Opportunity has been on Mars for seven years. My, how her horizon has changed...
Between those two images: dust storms and deep dunes; sunsets and sunrises; moon transits and meteorites. Ahead: the hills of Endeavour, and all the wonders which might be found there. Everyone, please, take a moment out of your busy day to thank everyone involved in the MER mission which has become such an important part of our lives. And take another moment to reflect on just how incredible this machine is, to have done so much, and travelled so far, on an alien world. And just think... the most amazing discoveries of the mission, the most exciting days of the adventure, the most magical part of the journey, may still be ahead... -------------------- |
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