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dragon04
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Spirit and Opportunity have done amazing science. And outlasted their mission life beyond my wildest expectations.<br /><br />But I have a question. Why didn't NASA roll the dice and drop one of the two MER's on or very close to one of the Martian polar regions?<br /><br />It seems to me that perhaps the risk of doing so would have been worth the possible rewards.<br /><br />I'm sure there were very good reasons, but what WERE those reasons? Anyone know? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <em>"2012.. Year of the Dragon!! Get on the Dragon Wagon!".</em> </div>