source: http://xkcd.com

Poor Spirit. Stuck on the red planet with no hope of ever leaving and now, not moving either due to a couple of faulty wheels. But it isn’t so bad really – for one, Spirit doesn’t actually care. And if Spirit was capable of cognitive thought, it would be pretty damn pleased that it had lasted an incredulous six years rather than the originally-planned-for 90 days. And, being a scientist, would be more than happy to know it would be continuing with pushing the boundaries of science further evenm without moving – being stationary will allow for a different style of experiment to be undertaken, such as determining the planet’s core through rotational wobbles. But first, Spirit needs to be realigned to the northern winter sun to enable its critical electronics to stay warm.

We’re all routing for you, Spirit!

via Space Fellowship

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