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Mars rover briefing
The latest pictures and science results from the twin Mars Exploration Rovers and future plans for Spirit and Opportunity are presented at this briefing Thursday. (59min 12sec file)
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Crater panorama
The spectacular color panorama from the Mars rover Spirit shows the Bonneville Crater, the discarded heatshield and surround terrain is explained with expert narration by science team member John Grant. (2min 15sec file)
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Scuffing the drift
Spirit's work to "scuff" or disturb the crusty surface from a wind drift is described in this imagery narrated by science team member John Grant. (1min 07sec file)
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New Mars rover discovery to be unveiled Tuesday
BY SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: March 22, 2004

Another "major scientific finding" from the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity mission will be announced Tuesday.

The rover is studying the Meridiani Planum region of Mars where it recently discovered evidence rocks at the landing site have been altered by water.

Tuesday's NASA news conference will be held at the agency's headquarters in Washington. The briefing begins at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) with opening remarks from NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe.

Presenting the discovery will be:

  • Dr. Ed Weiler, NASA's Associate Administrator, Office of Space Science
  • Prof. Steve Squyres, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and MER Principal Investigator
  • Prof. John Grotzinger, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass, and a MER Co-investigator
  • Dr. Dave Rubin, U.S. Geological Survey Sedimentologist at the Pacific Science Center in Santa Cruz, Calif.
  • Dr. Jim Garvin, NASA Lead Scientist for Mars and the Moon, Office of Space Science, NASA Headquarters



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