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The Opportunity Mars Rover Was Meant to Last 3 Months—So How Did It Survive 15 Years?

Martian winds helped clear Opportunity's solar panels, extending its operation. Cutting-edge lithium-ion batteries contributed to the craft's longevity. Opportunity's robust specifications and NASA's ...
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NASA’s Opportunity rover celebrates a decade on Mars

This year, NASA’s scientific rover Opportunity celebrated a milestone. It has been exploring Mars for ten years, even though it was only supposed to operate for three months. John Callas is the ...
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'My battery is low and it's getting dark': Mars rover Opportunity's last message to scientists

NASA's Opportunity Mars rover was built to operate for just 90 days, but kept going for 15 years. NASA officially declared it dead on Wednesday, and its last message to scientists before it went dark ...
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NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity Is Officially Declared Dead

Opportunity lost. NASA has officially declared an end to the mission of the six-wheeled rover on Mars. Opportunity lost power in a dust storm last June, and all efforts to make contact have failed.