Bruce Murray Space Image Library

Spirit's last moves before winter

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Drives by the Spirit rover from 14 January to 4 February 2010 (Sols 2145 to 2165) moved the center of the rover approximately 13.4 inches (34 centimeters) backwards. Since Jan 26 (sol 2157), drive commands have concentrated on placing Spirit into a favorable tilt toward the sun as the Martian winter approaches.