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Spirit Knocked, Opportunity Rocked: 20 Years of Rovers on Mars

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Jan. 2024
Jan. 26, 2024
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the landing of Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rovers. We will delve into the stories of these incredible robots, with a look at how the exploration of Mars and the understanding of ourselves has changed because of the twin rovers.

Speakers

John Callas

Former MER Project Manager, NASA/JPL

Abigail Fraeman

Former MER Deputy Project Scientist, NASA/JPL

Nikki Wyrick

Office of Communications and Education, NASA/JPL

Host

Sarah Marcotte

Mars Public Engagement, NASA/JPL

Co-host

  • Spirit Rover
  • Opportunity Rover
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