Jun 10, 2015
Rover Ready for Solar Conjunction and Period of Curtailed Operations
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jun 09, 2015 Opportunity is on the west rim of Endeavour Crater at the 'Spirit of St. Louis' crater near the entrance of 'Marathon Valley.' The rover is now configured for Solar Conjunction with all sequences onboard for the next three weeks. Solar conjunction is when the Sun comes between Earth and Mars, which occurs about once every 26 months. During this time there will be diminished communications Full article