Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Science

(80,708 posts)

1. Given that it was designed for a 30 day operational mission lifespan, and it's been on Mars 10 years

Tue Dec 30, 2014, 08:40 PM

Dec 2014

I think a few technical failures are probably overdue for the plucky thing.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Mars Rover Has 'Amnesia' With Worn Out NAND Memory [View all] Eugene Dec 2014 OP

This. This project has greatly exceeded any expectations. Arcadiasix Dec 2014 #2

My standard response to people who say Americans can't build things anymore. Warren DeMontague Dec 2014 #4

THIS^!!!!!-nt Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #6

I always buy American when I can. American products just last. Arcadiasix Dec 2014 #7

yes indeed Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #3

Ah, NAND flash MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #5

I live 3 miles from the Johnson Space Center Arcadiasix Dec 2014 #8

I'm stealing that shenmue Dec 2014 #9

No comment from Sarcastic Rover yet eridani Dec 2014 #10