Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 25, 2014

Opportunity's Decade on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 2014 is “Opportunity's Decade on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Cornell / Arizona State U.. The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“On January 25 (UT) 2004, the Opportunity rover fell to Mars, making today the 10th anniversary of its landing . After more than 3,500 sols ( Mars solar days ) the golf cart-sized robot from Earth is still actively exploring the Red Planet , though its original mission plan was for three months .”

— APOD editors, January 25, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 25, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Cornell / Arizona State U.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 25, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-25-opportunitys-decade-on-mars

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