Discussion: Opportunity Blasts Off for Mars

[Fraser]

SUMMARY: NASA's second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity, successfully lifted off from Florida early Tuesday morning after several delays. The launch was halted only seven seconds away from liftoff during the first window because of a problem with a valve on the rocket, but during the second window at 0318 GMT (11:18 pm EDT Monday) the Delta II successfully blasted off. Opportunity will reach Mars on January 25.

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[jkmccrann]

I think Opportunity has exceeded its original 3 month stint and everything from here on in is a complete bonus really!

[Huevos Grandes]

I think Opportunity has exceeded its original 3 month stint and everything from here on in is a complete bonus really!

Yup.

Hey- how come you're bumping all of these old threads ?

[jkmccrann]

Only the ones I find interesting!