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Opportunity and Spirit Mars Rovers

Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity are 6-wheeled, remotely operated explorers on the planet Mars. Learn more about Mars exploration and how the Spirit and Opportunity rovers are doing. 

Related Topics: Curiosity Mars Rover Mission, ExoMars, India Mars Orbiter Mission, Mars, Maven Mars Mission

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Mars Rover Blocked, Must Take Long Way Down

Mars Rover Blocked, Must Take Long Way Down

By Space.com Staff published

Loose soil piled against a low plateau has blocked NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Spirit from taking the shortest route to its summer destinations.

Mars winds blew dust off Spirit’s solar array according to data from the rovers power subsystem

Aging Mars Rover Gets a Power Boost

By Tariq Malik published

The Mars rover Spirit more power under its hood thanks to some Martian winds.

Mars Craters Tell Story of Water and Ice

Mars Craters Tell Story of Water and Ice

By Andrea Thompson published

New theory proposes ice fields responsible for sulfate deposits of Meridiani Planum.

More Details Emerge on Possible Mars Hot Springs

More Details Emerge on Possible Mars Hot Springs

By Andrea Thompson published

Mounds found on Mars resemble Earth hot springs, but case isn't closed yet.

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Mars Rover Spirit Back in Operation

By Space.com Staff published

The rover is back in operation.

NASA, Google Unveil Mars in 3D

NASA, Google Unveil Mars in 3D

By Space.com Staff published

NASA and Google launched Google Mars 3D for users to explore Mars via computer.

An image of Mars from the rover Spirit taken from a low Martian plateau called “Home Plate”, which is 260 feet in diameter.

Mars Rover's Unexpected Behavior Puzzles NASA

By Tariq Malik published

NASA's Mars rover Spirit is displaying odd behavior that puzzled engineers.

Plucky NASA Rovers Complete Fifth Year on Mars

Plucky NASA Rovers Complete Fifth Year on Mars

By Tariq Malik published

NASA's twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity have finished their fifth year on Mars.

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Amazing Mars: Discoveries in 2008

By Andrea Thompson published

Phoenix, MRO, and rovers studied Mars' surface looking for signs of water and potential habitability.

How to Search for Ice Age Aliens

Leaving Home: The Legacy of Apollo 8

By Andrew Chaikin published

The legacy of NASA's historic Apollo 8 mission reaches out toward Mars.

Sputnik robotic descendants have explored all the solar system worlds and moons, flown comet’s tails and some are leaving the solar system.

Delays and Cost Overruns Epidemic at NASA, Former Official Charges

By Andrea Thompson published

MSL rover's delay could impact other programs, is symptom of NASA budget overruns.

Landing Sites Debated for Next Mars Rover

NASA Whittles Down List of Next Mars Landing Sites

By Space.com Staff published

NASA reduces list of potential landing sites for Mars Science Laboratory to four spots.

Seasonal Red Planet: NASA's Spirit Rover Completes One Full Martian Year

Mars Rover Spirit Has 'Serious' Problem

By Leonard David published

Spirit Mars rover may be facing near-death.

Mars Lander Goes Inactive

R.I.P: The Mars Lander's Legacy

By Andrea Thompson published

Despite its early demise, Phoenix Mars Lander gathered trove of new data.

Mars Lander Goes Inactive

Mars Lander Mission Appears to be Over

By Andrea Thompson published

Mission controllers lose contact with Phoenix Mars Lander, science operations over.

Mars Lander Goes Inactive

Mars Lander Still Phoning Home as Power Dips

By Andrea Thompson published

Phoenix lander still communicating with Earth but power decreasing each day.

Strange Sand Ripples on Mars Explained

Strange Sand Ripples on Mars Explained

By Andrea Thompson published

Images give scientists more information on unusual sand features on Mars.

Mars Trek: TV Show Dramatizes Five Years of Red Planet Roving

Mars Trek: TV Show Dramatizes Five Years of Red Planet Roving

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A new television documentary chronicles the stunning success of NASA's twin Mars rover.

Mars Lander Goes Inactive

Mars Lander Goes Inactive

By Andrea Thompson published

Poor weather, dwindling power at Phoenix landing site forces spacecraft into safe mode.

Mars Lander Starts Winter Shutdown

Mars Lander Starts Winter Shutdown

By Andrea Thompson published

Phoenix scientists begin shutting down heaters to keep lander alive longer.