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Mars Exploration Rovers: Rover approaching a point of interest

Artist's concept of controlling the rover from Earth, scientists drive the rover along Mars' surface inspecting geological features.

October 01, 2002

Artist's concept of controlling the rover from Earth, scientists drive the rover along Mars' surface inspecting geological features.

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Lookout Panorama' from Spirit
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