Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the landing of Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rovers.

We will delve into the stories of these incredible robots, with a look at how the exploration of Mars and the understanding of ourselves has changed because of the twin rovers.

Speakers:
John Callas, former Mars Exploration Rovers project manager
Abigail Fraeman, former Mars Exploration Rovers deputy project scientist

Host:
Nikki Wyrick, office of communications and education, NASA JPL

Co-Host:
Sarah Marcotte, Mars public engagement, NASA JPL

Original air date: Jan. 25, 2024