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NASA's Mars Opportunity rover jeopardised in dust storm the size of North America

12 June 2018 • 2 min read

Opportunity rover shifted to 'minimal operations' to preserve power through intensifying sand storm

NASA has suspended operations for its Mars Opportunity rover as the result of a dust storm that has prevented the vehicle from recharging its batteries for more than a week. The storms - coverin...

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