The mighty Mars rovers : the incredible adventures of Spirit and Opportunity /
Normal View MARC View ISBD Viewby Rusch, Elizabeth.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Scientists in the field Published by : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, (Boston :) Physical details: 79 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 x 29 cm. Subject(s): Roving vehicles (Astronautics) | Mars probes Year : 2012
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Learning Commons | 523.43 RUS | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 76), discography (p. 78), filmograophy (p. 78), and index.
Mars exploration rover mission -- Mission impossible -- The making of the Mars rover -- Are we really on Mars? -- Hitting the dusty trail -- Can Opportunity climb down? -- Can Spirit lift up? -- The problem with Courage -- A broken Spirit -- Opportunity's last stand? -- Free Spirit -- Mission more than accomplished!
The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.