Spirit Rover (feb 1, 2003 – feb 1, 2011)
Description:
The Spirit (MER-A), Mars Exploration Rover (MER), launched on June 10, 2003,[18] and landed on January 4, 2004. Nearly 6 years after the original mission limit, Spirit had covered a total distance of 7.73 km (4.80 mi) but its wheels became trapped in sand.[19] The last communication received from the rover was on March 22, 2010, and NASA ceased attempts to re-establish communication on May 25, 2011Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 2003
feb 1, 2011
~ 8 years