Mars Exploration Rovers

Challenges of Getting to Mars: Weather Dangers and Delays


May 24, 2002

The rover launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida is the "Lightning Capital of the United States." Launching a spacecraft safely is challenging enough. Learn how the Force of Nature intercepted the Rover Team's efforts to launch Spirit for two days.

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