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Spirit of Mars
Six years of exploration through the "eyes" of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit
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Spirit: Six Years of Roving Mars
After six years on the move, NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Spirit prepares for a new phase of science.
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Student of the Stars
A love of astronomy helped one college student set a course for a variety of science internships at JPL.
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Mars Science Laboratory
This animation demonstrates how the rover will enter, descend and land on the surface of Mars.
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Robot Madness
Students used Lego robots to compete on a Mars-like obstacle course during an annual robotics competition at JPL.
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What's Up for March?
During 2009, we’re celebrating International Year of Astronomy by taking you on a tour of one of the month’s best celestial objects. And this month, it’s Saturn!
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What's Up for February?
Take a step back in time and see how astronomers like Galileo studied the moon. Longer tease: When you gaze at the moon, you’ll see the same views that enchanted and startled ancient astronomers centuries ago.
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Rover Undergrad
Internships at JPL helped one woman build her career as a software engineer working on robotics.
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Open House: Cassini
Exciting discoveries from the Cassini mission at Saturn were featured at Open House 2008. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3.
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Open House: Mars
Rover prototypes were on display during Open House 2008 for missions that will one day explore Mars. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3.
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Shooting for the Moon
Engineers test an instrument that may be used in future moon landing missions.
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Flying Down to Hadley Rille
Archival footage shows the Apollo 15 astronauts’ viewpoint during their moon landing in 1971.
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Five Years on Mars
In January, JPL will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity landing on Mars, and the twin rovers will continue with their newest adventures.
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What's Up for December?
December will be a fantastic time to see the solar system from your own back yard.
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Rover Flight Director Report
Spirit is talking again, after a dust storm put her in a vulnerable state. Engineers hope her energy will continue to improve.
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Mars Science Laboratory
Did Mars once have an environment capable of supporting life? NASA's next rover will further unravel that mystery.
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Name That Rover
NASA wants your help to name its next rover to Mars.
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A Student's Perspective: Computer Science
Returning for his fourth summer at JPL, Victor Mejia knows his way around the Lab. This year's focus: Writing software for JPL scientists.
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A Student's Perspective: Robotics
As a college student, Gisselle Cunningham studies robotics and computer engineering. Her summer stint on a JPL robotics project was the perfect fit.
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Dr. Sally Ride on Our Changing Climate
Studying Earth from space helps scientists understand our planet and the impact we have on it. America's first woman astronaut discusses how JPL instruments and missions have helped revolutionize what we know about Earth.
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