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NASA officially ends Opportunity rover mission after fifteen years on Mars

Original: NASA has officially concluded the Opportunity rover mission after fifteen years of exploration on the Martian surface. T

NASA has officially concluded the Opportunity rover mission, bringing to a close fifteen years of exploration on the Martian surface. The rover's final panorama, taken in Perseverance Valley, is being highlighted as a document of its scientific legacy and its key contributions to planetary geology. Opportunity far exceeded its original 90-day planned mission, becoming one of the most celebrated endeavors in space exploration.

Why now: The end of a beloved fifteen-year Mars mission is a major milestone in space exploration

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