SpaceMacSpiff1/2 28 years ago, one of the most valuable science missions landed on the Red Planet. NASA Pathfinder proved many new, innovative, and valuable approaches and exploration techniques. IMHO, Pathfinder (and its Sojourner rover) was the most important space robotic mission as it opened the door to innovative solutions to so many other amazing science challenges.
#mars #sojourner #science #research #july4th #NASA
2/2 if you ever want to build one, here’s a great 1/2 scale model (that you can totally scale up to full size!) which you can print:
https://www.printables.com/model/1194497-sojourner-mars-rover
Also, a great book about the mission:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/166161/managing-martians-by-donna-shirley/
