Includes bibliographical references (p. 76), discography (p. 78), filmography (p. 78) and index.
Contents
Mars exploration rover mission -- Mission Impossible -- The making of the mars Rover -- Are we really on Mars -- Hitting the dusty trail -- Can opportunity climb down? -- Can Spirit climb up? -- The problem with courage. -- A broken spirit -- Opportunity's lst stand? -- Free spirit - Mission more than accomplished!.
Summary
The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months, and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.