An early end to Mars Curiosity mission?

Started by PopeyesPappy, February 28, 2013, 10:14:53 AM

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PopeyesPappy

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March 02, 2013, 10:35:51 AM
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is the one that should be able to get good pics of the event.
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March 04, 2013, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: "PopeyesPappy"The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is the one that should be able to get good pics of the event.

The orbiters are in more danger from this than the rovers unless the comet makes direct impact with Mars. The orbiters could be damaged or knocked out by a near approach from all the garbage in the comets tail that's likely to hit Mars even if the whole comet doesn't. Most of that stuff should burn up on entry even with Mars' thin atmosphere.
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