Episode 193
Cute Mars Rovers
Scientists reminisce about Sprit and Opportunity...
Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists · The Naked Scientists
December 5, 202257m 6s
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Show Notes
Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham celebrate the drama of the Spirit and Opportunity rover missions with NASA rover engineer Doug Ellison and JPL research scientist Abigail Fraeman from the film Goodnight Oppy. Recalling how the robots developed personalities, they talk about the mission's highs and lows. We also hear about the new SWOT mission to measure the Earth's water, and talk space books for kids with Raman Prinjah and Sheila Kanani. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
Doug EllisonAbigail FraemanspiritopportunityMars RoverGoodnight OppySWOTwaterRaman PrinjahSheila KananiShaun the Sheepspace boffinsspace science