[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rover Update - June 3, 2004

[Ron Baalke]

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html

SPIRIT UPDATE: Roving Toward the Hills - sol 143-144, 
June 03, 2004

Spirit began sol 143 using the panoramic camera to image 
its surroundings. After a restful nap, the rover began 
driving and advanced 69 meters (226.4 feet) in an 
engineer-directed drive toward the "Columbia Hills." 
After doing some mid-drive science imaging, Spirit 
attempted additional driving using its autonomous
navigation software, but detected hazards in the 
immediate vicinity of the rover and therefore covered 
no additional ground.

On sol 144, Spirit covered 24.4 meters (80 feet) in 
another engineer-directed drive. Once again, the terrain
was too rough to permit further driving beyond this point 
using the autonomous navigation software. On sol 145, 
Spirit will continue driving in its quest for the hills.