Mars rovers move on to new sites

The Mars rovers moved toward new rocks to drill a day after the Spirit rover found geological evidence that the dusty Red Planet had a wet past.

The Mars rovers moved toward new rocks to drill a day after the Spirit rover found geological evidence that the dusty Red Planet had a wet past.

The Opportunity rover prepared for another drilling job today as Spirit - positioned half-way around the planet – rolled slowly toward the rim of a crater called “Bonneville”.

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