Mars Rovers Are Back In Action
Rovers begin new observations on changing Martian atmosphere, University of Chicago
Spirit Slowly Emerges from Blanket of Dust
“Spirit remains healthy as the rover slowly picks up more solar energy. The dust storms appear to be over, at least for now, and the skies are slowly clearing. Unfortunately, what energy Spirit has gained from cleaner skies has been offset by losses to dustier solar arrays. Still, Spirit has the energy, about 325 watt-hours, to finally be roving again.”