The Mars rover "Opportunity" has been declared dead, mission accomplished. Here's a whole twitter thread on the mission.
NASAVerified account
@NASA Yesterday
Today, we’re expressing gratitude for the opportunity to rove on Mars as we mark the completion of a successful mission that exceeded our expectations.
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Oppy's mission was original planned for ninety days. He kept going for fifteen years.
(And isn't it interesting the way we anthropomorphize things? I can't shake the image of this plucky little robot, going on against the odds.)
NASAVerified account
@NASA Yesterday
Today, we’re expressing gratitude for the opportunity to rove on Mars as we mark the completion of a successful mission that exceeded our expectations.
1,162
Likes
Oppy's mission was original planned for ninety days. He kept going for fifteen years.
(And isn't it interesting the way we anthropomorphize things? I can't shake the image of this plucky little robot, going on against the odds.)
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