- Original Caption Released with Image:
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This animation shows Spirit driving itself through the rocky terrain
of Gusev Crater on sol 118 (May 8, 2004) using its auto-navigation
software. Halfway through the drive, the rover spotted a rock bigger
than its wheels (25 centimeters or 9.8 inches) and drove around to the
left. At the end of its traverse, Spirit encountered several more large
rocks, but since they were less than half its wheel height (12 centimeters
or 4.7 inches tall), it drove right over them. The total distance traveled
was 92.7 meters (304 feet) -- Spirit's longest drive yet. Over half the
drive (55 meters or 180 feet) was executed using the auto-navigation
software.
- Image Credit:
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NASA/JPL/Cornell/USGS
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