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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Mars Odyssey

Mars Odyssey stories: 2 news summaries

 NASA to Reboot Mars Orbiter 

Orbiter's systems vulnerable to space radiation exposure

Mar 5, 09 1:59 PM CST
(Newser) - The Odyssey, NASA’s Mars orbiter, must reboot its computer systems, a risky move necessary to ensure continued functionality, Space.com reports. The reboot, slated for next week, should clear out the damaging effects of continued exposure to space radiation on the Odyssey’s memory system. The orbiter’s last... More »

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NASA • Mars • space • radiation • computer • Mars Odyssey

 Mars Rovers Dodge NASA Cuts 

Budget called for 1 to hibernate, 1 to go part-time

Mar 26, 08 7:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - NASA has spared its far-flung Mars rovers from budget cuts, reports the Washington Post, after its administrator got wind of the plan to hibernate Spirit and roll Opportunity back to part time. "Closing down either of the rovers is not on the table," his spokesman said, and... More »

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NASA • Mars • budget • Opportunity • Spirit • rover • Mars rover • Mars Science Laboratory • Mars Odyssey • Michael Griffin • NASA administrator

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