PICTURE OF THE WEEK: MARTIAN TIRE TRACKSby HazedLast week, the Martian rover Opportunity became the longest running mission on Mars, having lasted well over six years and surpassing the previous record holder, Viking 1. This picture shows the rover's tire tracks crossing an expanse of Martian desert. Take a look at http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100525.html then raise a glass in honor of the little rover that just kept on going and going and going... |