NASA rover closes in on Mars - 03 Jan 04

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Post by BenSlain » 01-04-2004 12:00 AM

Wow that was great. Now we gotta wait 9 days to 2 weeks before it can leave it's pad.
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Post by Boomer Geezer » 01-04-2004 12:02 AM

best case scenario ... pictures tonight!

9:30 PM Pacific, news conference

approx 11 PM Pacific, they'll attempt to communicate with Spirit via Odyssey!!
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Post by mudwoman » 01-04-2004 12:02 AM

Now for sunrise to open the arrays.

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Post by swimmbadd » 01-04-2004 12:02 AM

Hey
That beats booze easy :D

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Post by mudwoman » 01-04-2004 12:04 AM

Live NASA feed is off the air now. Gee, I could have listened all night (well until Art comes on...).

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Post by mudwoman » 01-04-2004 12:05 AM

I thought they had to wait till the solar arrays were open to get enough power. Am I wrong?
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Post by Linnea » 01-04-2004 12:07 AM

Glad we were here to share this moment - too f'ing cool!

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Post by swimmbadd » 01-04-2004 12:13 AM

MD it should have enough "on board " power for a few shots before having to recharge.
Don't hold me to that though ;)

This is a spectacular event.
And know that We all had a part in it!
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Post by Linnea » 01-04-2004 12:14 AM

Spirit of 2004!
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Post by jeri sexton » 01-04-2004 12:15 AM

This is something isn't it..
Just standing here looking up at Mars' and to know we all just experienced a Mars landing via the Spirit'
Oh so true, via the Spirit..

The cosmic connection, and we were there waiting for the baby to be born, sorta.. :)

Earth is our home, but yet I feel the connection to our cosmic friend- Mars..
--can you tell us what happened?
can you share the secrets now?
We here are looking for the answers...
Seeking, forever, seeking.
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Post by Linnea » 01-04-2004 12:15 AM

Spirit...
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Post by jeri sexton » 01-04-2004 12:18 AM

Hey Linnea.. kinda looks like an embryo, doesn't it.. :)
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Post by Linnea » 01-04-2004 12:20 AM

Link to JPL -

Spirit Rover Lands on Mars

NASA's Deep Space Network has received a signal confirming that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is alive after rolling to a stop on the surface of Mars. (9:00 pm PST)

Check back to this page for more rover updates.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html

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Post by Boomer Geezer » 01-04-2004 12:21 AM

Linnea wrote: Glad we were here to share this moment - too f'ing cool!


Yes, even though there was a temporary glitch in the communications ... but it gave me a chance to deflate my bag.

DID I SAY THAT?!?!?!

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Post by Linnea » 01-04-2004 12:21 AM

Heh, Jeri - that's probably what it takes. ;)
And, Rick - hmmm - yes I agree. We are all connected - the cosmic connection. Felt like I was there with you all!

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