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- Posted 12.17.05
- NOVA
It is not easy to get to Mars. Dozens of past missions have failed, with only a handful even attempting to land on the planet's surface. However, in January 2004, careful planning paid off when the Mars Exploration Rover mission successfully landed two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. In this video segment from NOVA, learn how scientists and engineers decided where to land the rovers.
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