Mars Rovers Ok After Dust Storm

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Mars Rovers Ok After Dust Storm
The Marcian Dust storm seems to be subsiding a bit allowing both rovers to charge solar power.
At one time it was feared that Spirit and Opportunity would both be lost. Before the storms began, both rovers were getting over 800 watt- hours of energy.
According to Mission Control, Opportunity's solar panels are now receiving about 210 watt-hours of energy while Spirit is receiving about 350 watt-hours. This influx of solar energy power is allowing Sprit to communicate with Earth while Opportunity will remain silent until Thursday.
The dust storm delayed Opportunity's trek into Victoria Crater.
Project Manager, John Callas reasures that both rovers have survived the worst of the dust storms and are doing fine.
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