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It's top speed is 0.09 mph... and it frequently stops for samples, technical issues (computer glitches, wheel performance, etc), or simply to stay alive (solar
by losteric 9y ago
It's top speed is 0.09 mph... and it frequently stops for samples, technical issues (computer glitches, wheel performance, etc), or simply to stay alive (solar panels supplement the RTG; in the winter it must remain on terrain pointing north)
- walrus01 9y agoI am unaware of it having any solar panels, and took a good look at the high-res photos while it was being assembled at JPL... It's RTG and battery only. perhaps you're thinking of spirit and/or opportunity? https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=curiosity+rover+solar+panels&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=cur...
- losteric 9y agowhoops, you're right! I mixed up my rovers, I was thinking about opportunity