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Amount of fuel onboard, Potential life expectancy? |
 Jul 1 2008, 05:53 AM
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Assuming that there are no MGS type anomalies and funding holds out (according to NASA's FY09 budget, the current extension ends in September); how much longer can Odyssey remain operational with the fuel onboard?
(I know you guys are strict about starting new threads, but I couldn't find any other thread related to this topic.) |
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 Oct 31 2008, 03:34 PM
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Mars Odyssey performed well (Launched April 2001, Mars orbit since 24th October 2001) but its second extended mission was due to end in October 2008. Will NASA keep it alive after Phoenix Lander gave its last breezy breath ?
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Oct 31 2008, 03:56 PM
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It's good till at least September 2010.
"NASA's Mars Odyssey is altering its orbit to gain even better sensitivity for its infrared mapping of Martian minerals. During the mission extension through September 2010, it will also point its camera with more flexibility than it has ever used before. Odyssey reached Mars in 2001" http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2008-191 |
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briv1016 Amount of fuel onboard Jul 1 2008, 05:53 AM
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MahFL MGS died...... Jul 1 2008, 10:56 AM
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