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NASA Mars Orbiter Performs New Maneuvers After 20 Years in Space

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Source: NASA (.gov)
NASA Mars Orbiter Performs New Maneuvers After 20 Years in Space
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has performed large spacecraft rolls to enhance its ability to search for water and improve underground imaging of Mars, including new maneuvers that allow deeper radar views and better surface analysis, extending the spacecraft's scientific capabilities after nearly 20 years in space.

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  1. NASA Mars Orbiter Learns New Moves After Nearly 20 Years in Space  NASA (.gov)
  2. SHARAD's View of Mars During a 'Very Large Roll'  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)
  3. Rolling for science: Mars orbiter learns new moves after nearly 20 years in space  Phys.org
  4. Pia26478 Mros Very Large Roll Animated  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)

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