score: 10, Astronomy, 2007-06-30 12:46:05, published by vladd
Mars rover Opportunity, which has operated for more than 12 times its intended 90-day life span, will descend into the enormous Victoria Crater late next week, mission scientists announced yesterday. The old age of the rover poses potential problems for the mission. [additional details]
score: 9, Astronomy, 2007-06-28 04:33:15, published by vladd
A former Nasa flight surgeon who lost his astronaut wife in the Columbia space shuttle disaster has teamed up with a self-described "bad boy" space commentator to mount trials in which humans would descend from orbit skydiver-style. [additional details]
