Does it have soundenigma said:
scott1 said:
Yes, it is supposed to go behind Mars since it is traversing the ecliptic. It pretty much went according to plan. They just have to sit tight and hope it functioned as planned - and it did.scott1 said:
That's not that long compared to how long it took gailo,voyger and some probes to there planets.I think NASA trying to be carful they probally don't want to go on tv and say "The $2billon prob crashed" there probally just to craful.FredGarvin said:
I figured it would be something like that, but 8 months? That's awfully cautious.scott1 said:
You do pay taxes right?FredGarvin said:
The NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is a satellite that was launched in 2005 with the purpose of studying Mars from orbit. It carries a variety of instruments to gather data and images of the Martian surface and atmosphere.
Orbital insertion is the process of maneuvering a spacecraft into orbit around a celestial body, such as a planet or moon. It requires precise calculations and engine burns to slow down the spacecraft and place it in the correct orbit.
The MRO's orbital insertion is significant because it marks the beginning of the spacecraft's primary mission to study Mars. It also requires a complex and risky maneuver to successfully enter into orbit around the planet.
The MRO's orbital insertion took approximately 27 minutes, from the time the spacecraft began firing its engines until it was confirmed to be in its desired orbit around Mars.
The main goals of the MRO's mission are to study the Martian surface and atmosphere in detail, search for evidence of past or present water, and provide support for future human exploration of Mars. It will also serve as a communication relay for other Mars missions.