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January 22nd 04, 06:36 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Folks,
I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. We have the proposed landing of Opportunity on the weekend and, hopefully, Spirit will be back in action by then so that we can enjoy transmissions from both rovers. Anthony. 
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January 22nd 04, 07:30 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html
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January 22nd 04, 07:30 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html
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January 22nd 04, 07:30 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html
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January 22nd 04, 07:35 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Well, this NASA ain't the one that got the Mariners to work so well....
Clear, Dark, Steady Skies! (And considerate neighbors!!!)
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January 22nd 04, 07:35 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Well, this NASA ain't the one that got the Mariners to work so well....
Clear, Dark, Steady Skies! (And considerate neighbors!!!)
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January 22nd 04, 07:35 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
Well, this NASA ain't the one that got the Mariners to work so well....
Clear, Dark, Steady Skies! (And considerate neighbors!!!)
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January 22nd 04, 07:43 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:30:46 -0700, Greg Crinklaw
wrote: Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote: Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... The misrepresentation is the poster's. Spaceflightnow is, in my not so humble opinion, a pretty good source on the mission. http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/mera/status.html
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January 22nd 04, 07:43 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:30:46 -0700, Greg Crinklaw
wrote: Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote: Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... The misrepresentation is the poster's. Spaceflightnow is, in my not so humble opinion, a pretty good source on the mission. http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/mera/status.html
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January 22nd 04, 07:43 PM
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Spirit communication lost!
On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:30:46 -0700, Greg Crinklaw
wrote: Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote: Folks, I just received a news flash from the Space Flight Now web site (run by Astronomy Now Magazine) and it seems to be official that communication HAS been lost. It's not that bad yet. In fact, they do have two way communication. It's just not working properly. There is a serious problem, apparently in the computer. But if it is a software problem (which is not unprecedented) then there is a good chance for recovery; time to reboot. If it is hardware that is another matter, but even then there are possible solutions. If I were you I'd find another news source less likely to indulge in hyperbole, or did you add that yourself... The misrepresentation is the poster's. Spaceflightnow is, in my not so humble opinion, a pretty good source on the mission. http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/mera/status.html
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