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Old December 6th 08, 02:43 AM posted to sci.astro.amateur
Chris L Peterson
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Default Not possible with WIMPY solar power

On Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:55:35 -0500, "RichA"
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This nuclear-powered mobile robot will investigate the Red
Planet's past or present ability to sustain microbial life...


Uh, yeah. I guess that's why they aren't using solar power for this
mission. Which demonstrates nicely, of course, that they choose power
sources appropriate for each mission. Imagine that.
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