Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

JPL Free Spirit Update

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
805 views
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on Jun 26, 2009

While the Spirit rover is embedded on Mars, engineers are working to create a Mars-scape on Earth to test an escape plan.
The latest in JPLs Free Spirit Update.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

License:

Standard YouTube License

  • likes, 0 dislikes

Link to this comment:

Share to:

Top Comments

  • It's not like You people at JPL don't know what You're doing, but I'm sure that You understand that there needs to be much larger wheels to make the rover "float" on the powdery soil. I'm sure You guys know that by now, and that You weren't expecting to be driving on "baby powder". Take care JPL and KEEP KICKIN' ASS!!!

  • agreed.

see all

All Comments (7)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • Using the Micro Imager on Spirit,try the pics underside again using AM/PM low sun angles for extreme shadows and max light for comparison. The rocks on the underside then get mapped more accurately 3Dimensionally with much less guesswork.

  • that sounds perfect we should be techs as well! Also to put extra wheels next time to help the rover cause it needs alot of wheels of they get stuck. also a helipad style wings on it so it can fly or hover off the ground if the wheels dont work!

  • Comon', some redneck is his 4x4 is laughing at you guys!

    How many well-paid, NASA scientists does it take to get out of a rut? lol

  • i mean look at the wheels @ 1:00 i looks like the things were designed to get stuck. the things fill up with the dirt.. its a miricle that it hasn't gotten stuck until now. i suggest that on the next one have tank treds on the bottem. soo if the wheels get stuck the thing can lay down and tank its way out.

  • why did the rovers have such small treads on the wheels in the first place?

Loading...
Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more