<!--quoteo(post=1958160:date=Aug 7 2012, 12:50 AM:name=blin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (blin @ Aug 7 2012, 12:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958160"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->yeah, but you didnt create a new thread! ha-ha!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> i let peasants open threads for me
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Rovers usually last ages, so assuming the given time limit is because of its nuclear fuel running out, probably not until then... and that's if you count running out of fuel as breaking down.
I left work half an hour early to come home and watch it live. It was awesome.
<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAg3cTEy3bY/UB9bGzqMYbI/AAAAAAAAOG8/vOi6WCbdYmc/s1600/mars.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> First pics taken on the surface.
<!--quoteo(post=1958282:date=Aug 6 2012, 03:08 PM:name=ellnic)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ellnic @ Aug 6 2012, 03:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958282"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->A nuclear reactor would give it a long life then<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Not just that, but is capable of much higher energy output for 24.6-ish hours a day, 687-ish days a year. Allowing all kinds of awesome instruments to opperate that otherwise would not be able to with only solar power.
so, we give it a nuclear reactor/power but we can't even be bothered to give it the capabilities to take color pictures? pretty sure even the crappiest disposable cameras are in color... *scratches head*
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<!--quoteo(post=1958299:date=Aug 6 2012, 04:31 PM:name=H3lix)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (H3lix @ Aug 6 2012, 04:31 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958299"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->so, we give it a nuclear reactor/power but we can't even be bothered to give it the capabilities to take color pictures? pretty sure even the crappiest disposable cameras are in color... *scratches head*<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I know right? And after they sprung for the extra money to put a NASA decal on the camera lens. NASA IS SO STUPID I R SO SMART!
<!--quoteo(post=1958299:date=Aug 6 2012, 03:31 PM:name=H3lix)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (H3lix @ Aug 6 2012, 03:31 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958299"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->so, we give it a nuclear reactor/power but we can't even be bothered to give it the capabilities to take color pictures? pretty sure even the crappiest disposable cameras are in color... *scratches head*<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> That's not a pretty picture camera, it's the rear hazard avoidance camera, it's like the thing's eye, used to make sure it doesn't back into a big rock or something.
It has a pair of true color cameras, they just haven't been used yet.
<!--quoteo(post=1958307:date=Aug 6 2012, 05:46 PM:name=Caboose)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Caboose @ Aug 6 2012, 05:46 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958307"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->That's not a pretty picture camera, it's the rear hazard avoidance camera, it's like the thing's eye, used to make sure it doesn't back into a big rock or something.
It has a pair of true color cameras, they just haven't been used yet.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Spend millions of dollars to send a nuclear power rover to mars but forget the color camera that's too expensive!...lol /end sarcasm
<!--quoteo(post=1958213:date=Aug 6 2012, 08:32 PM:name=Drake1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drake1 @ Aug 6 2012, 08:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958213"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm <i>curious</i> to see how long it'll be before it breaks down.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> If Spirit is any indication, once it has lasted twenty-four times longer than planned. Poor <a href="http://xkcd.com/695/" target="_blank">Spirit.</a> :(
<!--quoteo(post=1958667:date=Aug 7 2012, 03:51 PM:name=Drfuzzy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drfuzzy @ Aug 7 2012, 03:51 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958667"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Mmmm, yesssss. Curiosity has landed, now its time we looked at more rocks!
Joking aside, this is pretty awesome. They need to send some damn people up there now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The total journey time from Earth to Mars takes between 150-300 days depending on the speed of the launch, the alignment of Earth and Mars, and the length of the journey the spacecraft takes to reach its target. It really just depends on how much fuel you’re willing to burn to get there. More fuel, shorter travel time.
Viking 1 (1976) – 335 days Viking 2 (1976) – 360 days Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (2006) – 210 days Phoenix Lander (2008) – 295 days Curiosity Lander (2012) – 253 days
while this is feasible it would tremendously suck. imagine how much food/water you would need. not to mention the deterioration of muscles from being in 0g gravity for so long. also recycling water, air, how much fuel can be carried, and power source. with current technology it would be and is much cheaper so send a rover rather than people due to limitations of technology :'(
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<!--quoteo(post=1958667:date=Aug 7 2012, 03:51 PM:name=Drfuzzy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drfuzzy @ Aug 7 2012, 03:51 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1958667"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Mmmm, yesssss. Curiosity has landed, now its time we looked at more rocks!
Joking aside, this is pretty awesome. They need to send some damn people up there now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nothing is set in stone but they want to do it sometime in 2030
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She is ON MARS!!!
OMG
Finally!
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<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=108433&view=findpost&p=1958018" target="_blank">look here</a>
yeah, but you didnt create a new thread! ha-ha!
i let peasants open threads for me
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Exactly! Ha-ha!
PS peasants put bread on your table.
PS peasants put bread on your table.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<div align='center'>uh...
..wait</div>
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<div align='center'>..damnit</div>
<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAg3cTEy3bY/UB9bGzqMYbI/AAAAAAAAOG8/vOi6WCbdYmc/s1600/mars.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
First pics taken on the surface.
--Scythe--
Not just that, but is capable of much higher energy output for 24.6-ish hours a day, 687-ish days a year. Allowing all kinds of awesome instruments to opperate that otherwise would not be able to with only solar power.
I know right? And after they sprung for the extra money to put a NASA decal on the camera lens. NASA IS SO STUPID I R SO SMART!
That's not a pretty picture camera, it's the rear hazard avoidance camera, it's like the thing's eye, used to make sure it doesn't back into a big rock or something.
It has a pair of true color cameras, they just haven't been used yet.
It has a pair of true color cameras, they just haven't been used yet.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Spend millions of dollars to send a nuclear power rover to mars but forget the color camera that's too expensive!...lol
/end sarcasm
thank you for restoring my faith in humanity.
If Spirit is any indication, once it has lasted twenty-four times longer than planned. Poor <a href="http://xkcd.com/695/" target="_blank">Spirit.</a> :(
Joking aside, this is pretty awesome. They need to send some damn people up there now.
Joking aside, this is pretty awesome. They need to send some damn people up there now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The total journey time from Earth to Mars takes between 150-300 days depending on the speed of the launch, the alignment of Earth and Mars, and the length of the journey the spacecraft takes to reach its target. It really just depends on how much fuel you’re willing to burn to get there. More fuel, shorter travel time.
Viking 1 (1976) – 335 days
Viking 2 (1976) – 360 days
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (2006) – 210 days
Phoenix Lander (2008) – 295 days
Curiosity Lander (2012) – 253 days
<a href="http://www.universetoday.com/14841/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-mars/" target="_blank">Citation</a>
while this is feasible it would tremendously suck. imagine how much food/water you would need. not to mention the deterioration of muscles from being in 0g gravity for so long. also recycling water, air, how much fuel can be carried, and power source. with current technology it would be and is much cheaper so send a rover rather than people due to limitations of technology :'(
Joking aside, this is pretty awesome. They need to send some damn people up there now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nothing is set in stone but they want to do it sometime in 2030