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Planet-Wacing Night on Mars: The 2018 Global Dust Storm That Silenced Opportunity
space21 days ago

Planet-Wacing Night on Mars: The 2018 Global Dust Storm That Silenced Opportunity

A 2018 planet-wide Martian dust storm blocked sunlight for months, drenching Opportunity’s solar panels and ending its 15-year mission after last contact on June 10, 2018; NASA formally closed the rover’s file in February 2019 with a final odometer of 45.16 km. The storm’s opacity peaked around tau 10.8 at Opportunity, illustrating how even sun-powered rovers can be overwhelmed by Mars’s weather, while Curiosity remained online on plutonium power. The event spurred studies of atmospheric dynamics and Mars-wide water loss, and it helped shift mission design away from sun-dependent surface explorations.,

via Space Daily|
#dust-storm#mars#nasa
Opportunity’s Solar-Powered Odyssey Surpasses Its Limits
space1 month ago

Opportunity’s Solar-Powered Odyssey Surpasses Its Limits

Opportunity exceeded its 90-sol, 600-metre primary mission by driving about 45.16 kilometres over 14.5 years on Mars; a 2018 global dust storm cut sunlight, preventing wake-up after a prolonged discharge and ending with its last transmission on sol 5111. The famous line about a low battery was a human interpretation of telemetry, not the rover’s own words. NASA declared the mission complete in February 2019, and Opportunity’s endurance and geology work shaped later Mars missions and rover design.

via Space Daily|
#mars#nasa#opportunity
Pato O’Ward Secures Pole at Nashville Music City Grand Prix
sports11 months ago

Pato O’Ward Secures Pole at Nashville Music City Grand Prix

At Nashville Superspeedway, with the championship already decided, drivers focus on personal achievements and race wins, notably Pato O’Ward aiming for a career-high four wins, while others like Christian Rasmussen and Scott Dixon vie for position and points in a race that offers opportunities for memorable performances without championship pressure.

via RACER - Racing News|
#championship#indycar#nashville-superspeedway
Sounders' Musovski Scores Hat Trick in Dominant Win Over Sporting KC
sports1 year ago

Sounders' Musovski Scores Hat Trick in Dominant Win Over Sporting KC

The Seattle Sounders demonstrated their deep squad and team cohesion with a 5-2 victory over Sporting KC, despite fielding a young and rotated lineup, emphasizing their collective strength and strategic style, and turning what some might see as a 'trap game' into a significant opportunity to showcase emerging talent and maintain their competitive edge.

via Sounder at Heart|
#mls#opportunity#player-performances
Family Disagrees Over Daughter's Big Opportunity
family1 year ago

Family Disagrees Over Daughter's Big Opportunity

A parent advocates for their 10-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy to attend a science camp, facing opposition from the mother who fears it may be too challenging. The advice emphasizes supporting the child's independence, communicating with the camp for accommodations, and recognizing the child's capabilities and desires. The article encourages parents to trust their child's judgment and foster confidence and independence.

via Slate|
#camp#disability#empathy
USMNT Dominates Group Stage with Key Win Over Haiti
sports1 year ago

USMNT Dominates Group Stage with Key Win Over Haiti

The USMNT finished the Gold Cup group stage with a 2-1 win over Haiti, highlighting opportunities seized by players like Malik Tillman, who scored and impressed, and challenges faced by others like goalkeeper Matt Freese. The victory secured first place in Group D, setting up a quarterfinal match against Costa Rica, with players showing both promise and areas for improvement.

via Yahoo Sports|
#gold-cup#haiti#malik-tillman