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Old January 10th 04, 01:40 PM
Paul F. Dietz
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Default Why is Mars rovers lifespan is only 90 days ?

Craig Fink wrote:

I thought they they over insulated it and were having higher temperatures
in the vehicle than expected. Aren't they using aerogel insulation?

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/missi...p_aerogel.html

Great isulator and extremely light. I don't think teperatures the problem.


They can't insulate everything.

Paul