Re: 1 in 75 chance Mars impact Jan 30
Posted by Glen on December 23, 2007 at 09:38:30:

Howdy,

If that thing does hit Mars, it will probably be the death knell for both of the Mars rovers. The debris from such an impact would likely set off a massive dust storm on the planet, thus covering the solar arrays on the two robots. They would have too little energy to operate.

Glen


Follow Ups:
     ● Re: 1 in 75 chance Mars impact Jan 30 - Mike Williams in Arroyo Grande  13:41:31 - 12/23/2007  (73033)  (1)
        ● Check this out---sol 352--Opportunity - Glen  21:38:11 - 12/23/2007  (73035)  (1)
           ● Re: Check this out---sol 352--Opportunity - Cathryn  22:56:00 - 12/23/2007  (73036)  (1)
              ● Re: Check this out---sol 352--Opportunity - heartland chris  06:15:14 - 12/24/2007  (73037)  (1)
                 ● Microscopy - Glen  10:24:31 - 12/24/2007  (73041)  (1)
                    ● Re: Microscopy - Cathryn  14:04:48 - 12/24/2007  (73043)  (1)
                       ● Re: Microscopy - Skywise  22:43:07 - 12/24/2007  (73045)  (1)
                          ● Re: Microscopy - Cathryn  05:39:00 - 12/25/2007  (73048)  (1)
                             ● Re: Microscopy - heartland chris  17:38:10 - 12/26/2007  (73057)  (0)