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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: thedoc on 07/08/2012 16:43:17

Title: How long will the Curiosity mission last?
Post by: thedoc on 07/08/2012 16:43:17

Assuming the landing goes according to plan, how long will the mission last?
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Title: How long will the Curiosity mission last?
Post by: thedoc on 07/08/2012 16:43:17

We answered this question on the show...



David -   Well it’s supposed to last for 687 Mars days to 1 Mars year, throughout all the seasons.  Because it’s a nuclear powered rover though, if we’re still going after that time, we’ll just keep right on trucking, and hopefully will last a good long time.