
This 360-degree view, called the "McMurdo" panorama, comes from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit.
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Spirit and Opportunity: Twin Mars Exploration Rovers
The Mars Exploration Rovers act as robot geologists while they are on the surface of Mars.
3D Model of Spirit and Opportunity: Click (or touch) and drag to interact with this 3D model of the Mars Exploration Rovers.
Spirit and Opportunity: Rover Parts
The rover has a:a body: | a structure that protects the rovers' "vital organs" |
brains: | computers to process information |
temperature controls: | internal heaters, a layer of insulation, and more |
a "neck and head": | a mast for the cameras to give the rovers a human-scale view |
eyes and other "senses": | cameras and instruments that give the rovers information about their environment |
arm: | a way to extend its reach |
wheels and "legs": | parts for mobility |
energy: | batteries and solar panels |
communications: | antennas for "speaking" and "listening" |