@TheDarkjedi666 If you think that fundamental science and exploration is a waste of money, then please stop using your cell phone, your computer and most of the things that you rely on everyday. Until that day shut-up. Most of the modern technology that we use today came about because of fundamental research such as this. People who say they don't do science shouldn't be allowed to use the things it brought. Which is nearly everything in the modern world. Ignorance.
@TheDarkjedi666 " there is nothing on mars" Lets see: Clouds, snow, wind, dust devils, planet-wide dust storms, ice caps, ancient lakes, river and even ocean features, remnant magnetic fields, seismic and volcanic activity, massive volcanoes & huge canyons, dune and ice field formation & transport, frequent meteorite impacts, billions of years of geologic history preserved on the surface, liquid briny water underground & possibly sporadically on the surface, seasonal methane plumes +MUCH more.
We need a moon base and a manned mission to mars! And we really need to build an international MOTHERSHIP. think about how awesome it would be to have a mothership that the shuttles and cargo transports could link up/refit/re supply in space. Ok GO!
government hide secrets from you they dont like you they want you in prison they want you to kill other people in pre-planned wars they poison your kids' food, water and even skies. they profit from your pooresness and death they are the illuminati, on the dollar bill and everywhere in movies, music etc... they are here for decades.. and democracy means DICTARSHIP just like everywhere in the world regime.. people dont have the right to Select a president, just to vote burn the government = peace
@thegroove2000 Stupid people usually hate science. It makes them feel so inferior, so they are intimidated by it.This is the reason why they lash out with hateful comments.
@theshadowify Science is in its infancy. There is a lot more going on that Scientists will never know, as they tend to put things into compartments, and only if they can measure something then they can say its there.
@theshadowify Science is the study of whats already there. Science is essential, but will not answer all the questions. Mainstream science is really behind on many things.
@theshadowify the Consciousness,Multidimensions,Alien abductions etc. Mainstream i am taking about here, like the kind of things you would learn about at school's and university. Like i said if it cant be measured then they dismiss it. Scientists are quite ignorant.
NASA can you please jumpstart the space program soo we can actually make space relivent. Just tell the people higher up that you have discovered alot of Oil on MARS.
This is very strange, the opportuniny was designed to work for 8 months, and now is working 8 YEARS! This is not normal. NASA said that opportuniny´s solar pannels will be covered of Mars´ dust, and they won´t receive the solar energy 8 months after landing. So, WHO OR WHAT CLEAN THE SOLAR PANELS? Please NASA answer to me!
@Upuauta Because if this "overly complicated landing procedure" actually works out, they have a way to put more "fragile" equipment on the planet in the future.
@Upuauta I have the same concern. When i saw the animation of the landing, the only thing that came to mind was the million and one ways that can go wrong. If just one of them ropes gets tangled or does not unlatch... game over.
The giant rubber superball method seems the best way. Just drop it and let it bounce until it stops. Curiosity is probably too large to do that though. We'll have to just cross our fingers and hope for the best.
Congratulations and happy anniversary Oppy! My hope is that humans on earth will find ways to make your amazing images more widely available. There is a great 100' long mural of 6' high lunar surface photos in Houston's downtown tunnel system. It would be great if we had something comparable based on the Mars rover images.
science and mysticism are starting to merge
radiantmedia 3 weeks ago
this is a waste of money there is nothing on mars
TheDarkjedi666 3 weeks ago
@TheDarkjedi666 If you think that fundamental science and exploration is a waste of money, then please stop using your cell phone, your computer and most of the things that you rely on everyday. Until that day shut-up. Most of the modern technology that we use today came about because of fundamental research such as this. People who say they don't do science shouldn't be allowed to use the things it brought. Which is nearly everything in the modern world. Ignorance.
kdum8 3 weeks ago
@TheDarkjedi666 " there is nothing on mars" Lets see: Clouds, snow, wind, dust devils, planet-wide dust storms, ice caps, ancient lakes, river and even ocean features, remnant magnetic fields, seismic and volcanic activity, massive volcanoes & huge canyons, dune and ice field formation & transport, frequent meteorite impacts, billions of years of geologic history preserved on the surface, liquid briny water underground & possibly sporadically on the surface, seasonal methane plumes +MUCH more.
dischordia23 5 days ago
Couldn't they just fit a brush to sweep the dust off?
SydMclean 3 weeks ago
Happy birthday, Opportunity! And yet another pat on the back for all the engineers involved - for the longest 90 day mission ever. :-)
nagualdesign 1 month ago
i remember doing a report on opportunity and spirit 6 years ago! i cant believe opportunity is still going!
mrennie25 1 month ago
We need a moon base and a manned mission to mars! And we really need to build an international MOTHERSHIP. think about how awesome it would be to have a mothership that the shuttles and cargo transports could link up/refit/re supply in space. Ok GO!
phiberoptick 1 month ago
@phiberoptick like... ISS :) ?
andreirocks1992 1 month ago
nasa = lucifers tool sellouts like jpl.
bigmikey1979 1 month ago
drgreen2209 1 month ago
Curiosity and Opportunity may never meet. What about Curiosity running into Spirit?
theshadowify 1 month ago
@thegroove2000 Stupid people usually hate science. It makes them feel so inferior, so they are intimidated by it.This is the reason why they lash out with hateful comments.
theshadowify 1 month ago
@theshadowify thanks for the reply, but you have not asked why that was my reaction, and I have quite a few rock solid reasons for why i typed that.
They just cant be trusted for accurate information.
thegroove2000 1 month ago
@thegroove2000 They have the most accurate information of anybody, but no one is 100% accurate.
theshadowify 1 month ago
@theshadowify Science is in its infancy. There is a lot more going on that Scientists will never know, as they tend to put things into compartments, and only if they can measure something then they can say its there.
Think beyond Science.
thegroove2000 1 month ago
@thegroove2000 There is nothing beyond science.
theshadowify 1 month ago
@theshadowify Science is the study of whats already there. Science is essential, but will not answer all the questions. Mainstream science is really behind on many things.
thegroove2000 1 month ago
@thegroove2000 Just what is mainstream science behind on??
theshadowify 1 month ago
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@theshadowify the Consciousness,Multidimensions,Alien abductions etc. Mainstream i am taking about here, like the kind of things you would learn about at school's and university. Like i said if it cant be measured then they dismiss it. Scientists are quite ignorant.
Where is the Higgs Boson? IT DONT EXIST!!!
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@theshadowify Funny how the shamans have known about parallel dimensions for thousands of years, yet quantum physics has just now caught on.
thegroove2000 4 weeks ago
NASA can you please jumpstart the space program soo we can actually make space relivent. Just tell the people higher up that you have discovered alot of Oil on MARS.
captcaveman4201 1 month ago 14
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LOLLOLOL THATS GREAT!!
PreciseArrow1 1 month ago
should have installed a broom on that thing to clean solar panels :)
MrStardust85 1 month ago
GO TEAM "OPPORTUNITY!"
MARS IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!
MartianStories 1 month ago
@mundoovni simple answer: dust devils, also known as small tornadoes.
ChrisAstro30 1 month ago
There is truly Life on Mars... you give the Red Planet a Heartbeat, Opportunity! WoW!
GertPieter1 1 month ago
star wars in 3d will be out in cinema soon.
mariamole011 1 month ago
there is ice in mars, if there is ice, there must be life and habitable place.
mariamole011 1 month ago
Awesome! I wonder how many rovers will be on the red planet in 10 years.?
RRando17 1 month ago
@RRando17 Hopefully a few with humans personally driving them. And I dont mean remotely.
DaBamBamMan 1 month ago
This is very strange, the opportuniny was designed to work for 8 months, and now is working 8 YEARS! This is not normal. NASA said that opportuniny´s solar pannels will be covered of Mars´ dust, and they won´t receive the solar energy 8 months after landing. So, WHO OR WHAT CLEAN THE SOLAR PANELS? Please NASA answer to me!
mundoovni 1 month ago 2
@wo262 Well, I think it will break hanging in the ropes before landing. But I hope I´m wrong...
Can´t understand why they chose such an overly complicated landing procedure that was never tested completely.
Upuauta 1 month ago
@Upuauta Nothing scares me more about the mission than that insane landing sequence. Please let it work mother nature!
clicclic99 1 month ago
@Upuauta Because if this "overly complicated landing procedure" actually works out, they have a way to put more "fragile" equipment on the planet in the future.
MrDudeBoiMan 1 month ago
@Upuauta I have the same concern. When i saw the animation of the landing, the only thing that came to mind was the million and one ways that can go wrong. If just one of them ropes gets tangled or does not unlatch... game over.
The giant rubber superball method seems the best way. Just drop it and let it bounce until it stops. Curiosity is probably too large to do that though. We'll have to just cross our fingers and hope for the best.
JabberCT 1 month ago
"No chance of them ever meeting up"
One day they will be side by side in a museum on Mars!
NoscaasiDesign 1 month ago 54
'No change they will ever meeting up' I'll say, go for it.. just drive!
xzaz2 1 month ago
happy birthday
xzaz2 1 month ago
why didnt you put a dust brush for the arm to dust off the solar panels
chrisw40 1 month ago
@chrisw40 They where not designed for a 6 year long mission...
xzaz2 1 month ago
Congratulations and happy anniversary Oppy! My hope is that humans on earth will find ways to make your amazing images more widely available. There is a great 100' long mural of 6' high lunar surface photos in Houston's downtown tunnel system. It would be great if we had something comparable based on the Mars rover images.
MartinGist 1 month ago
JPL you're amazing and competent, I love what you guys do!!
MarkArandjus 1 month ago
If it was a child, it would be in 4th grade.
TundraPuffin 1 month ago
Happy B-Day oppy! For everyone involved and those following Way to go! Wooot Humans!
freejacx 1 month ago
An amazing achievement.
bonez5656 1 month ago
A very happy birthday oppy. As impressive as voyager in many respects
pmooneynet 1 month ago 2