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Mars rover Curiosity was left without communication with the Earth in connection with the passage of Mars beyond the sun. The forced break will last around the beginning of May.
“From Martian day 237 (counted from the start of the mission) due to As the planet sets behind the sun, communication sessions with the rover ceased. Science team enjoying well-deserved rest after two months hard work, ”said project supervisor John Grotzinger. According to him, the break in communication, which will last approximately 28 days, scientists use to analyze collected data and writing articles.
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