Orbiter Safe After Computer Swap
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 16:16
in Astronomy & Space
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is in safe mode, a precautionary standby status, and in communications with Earth after unexpectedly switching to its backup computer on Thurs. Aug. 6.
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