Opportunity makes 'significant' finding

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In summary, scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California are flying to Washington to make a significant announcement tomorrow regarding a finding by the Mars rover Opportunity. While details have not been confirmed, JPL spokesperson Guy Webster described it as a "significant finding." Excitement and speculation have been sparked by this news, with various sources reporting on it.
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Scienists from JPL are flying to Washington to make announcement tomorrow. Should be interesting.

Mars rover Opportunity makes 'significant' finding

Officials with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced that Mars scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, were flying to Washington for a "significant" announcement, but shied away from saying what it would be.

"I can't confirm what they are going to say ... just that it's a significant ... finding," by the rover Opportunity, JPL spokesman Guy Webster said.

http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp?type=worldNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4473545
 
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thanks for the heads-up about this Evo
it sounds exciting!
 

FAQ: Opportunity makes 'significant' finding

1. What did the Opportunity rover discover?

The Opportunity rover discovered evidence of ancient water on Mars, through the presence of mineral deposits and sedimentary rocks.

2. How significant is this finding?

This finding is considered significant because it provides further evidence for the potential habitability of Mars in the past, and supports the search for potential signs of past life on the planet.

3. How did Opportunity make this discovery?

The rover used its suite of scientific instruments, including cameras and spectrometers, to analyze the composition and structure of the rocks and soil in its surroundings, and to identify the presence of minerals associated with water.

4. What impact does this have on future missions to Mars?

This finding could influence future missions to Mars, as it provides a potential target for further exploration and the search for possible signs of past life on the planet.

5. How long did it take for Opportunity to make this discovery?

The Opportunity rover has been exploring Mars since 2004, and this particular discovery was made in 2019, after over 15 years of continuous exploration and data collection.

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