The Spirit Rover on Mars is about to enter hibernation mode as it is parked for the harsh Martian Winter. It is not operating as a science outpost on Mars after getting it’s wheel stuck in the sand. The Rover has spent 6 years on the service–much longer than anyone had anticipated. Before Spirit will hibernate, it will take pictures around the surface and beam them back to NASA, helping them study Martian wind.

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