The Challenges of Getting to Mars: Weather
July 10, 2009
The rover launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida is the “Lightning Capital of the United States.” Launching a spacecraft safely is challenging enough. Learn how the Force of Nature intercepted the Rover Team’s efforts to launch Spirit for two days. credit: NASA
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NASA, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity rover, Mars, Spirit rover, CAPE CANAVERAL