> ...how soon Opportunity could get there... Months, to say the least -- the rover moves very slowly. Ever since it got to Mars, it's moved at about ~3,5 km/ye

> ...how soon Opportunity could get there... Months, to say the least -- the rover moves very slowly. Ever since it got to Mars, it's moved at about ~3,5 km/year (just shy over 2 miles/year). I think a more realistic estimate could be "longer than it has been there".