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To: Army Air Corps
I wonder just how high the dust extends into the atmosphere during the dust storms.

Not sure, but I did read that the earlier Opportunity rover operated on Mars for 16 years(!!) finally gave up the ghost after being engulfed in a severe dust storm which likely covered its solar panels in a heavy coat of dust.

16 years and no oil changes or service! Amazing

https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8413/nasas-opportunity-rover-mission-on-mars-comes-to-end/

7 posted on 04/30/2021 1:36:58 PM PDT by Flick Lives (“Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives.”)
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To: Flick Lives

Way to go #7! And there is even some more! Opportunity was ‘guaranteed’ to last 90 days. No, that is not a typo, 90 (ninety) DAYS. Hmmm. Let’s do the math.. 16 years minus 90 days.. Yes, I believe it lasted a ‘little’ longer than anyone thought could be possible. Way, way cool.


8 posted on 04/30/2021 1:46:54 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try. )
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