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Subject: Re: Opportunity Author: Teddy [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:23:13 03/09/04 Tue In reply to: Blobrana 's message, "Opportunity" on 15:52:11 01/25/04 Sun NASA engineers have figured out why a grinding tool on the Mars rover Opportunity failed to even leave a mark on a rock that scientists had targeted during the weekend. The grind motor in the rock abrasion tool stalled, most likely because of dust and dirt, as well as temperature variations. Tests confirmed that the motor's voltage can be safely increased to prevent a future stall.. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]