Risks inherent in the rock abrasion tool

Wednesday 11 February 2004

Spirit successfully used the RAT (rock abrasion tool) to expose the internals of a rock on Mars. Apparently, though, it is not a risk-free procedure. Here’s an animation of what could go wrong.

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freddyMac 6:13 AM on 12 Feb 2004

I love Mars, and I would not be happy if that happens.

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