Spirit Observing 'Reef'

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Recent Spirit photo of the Methuselah outcrop.

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Pasadena CA (JPL) May 18, 2005
Spirit remains in excellent health. On sols 477, 478 and 479 (May 7 to May 9, 2005), Spirit made observations with remote-sensing instruments and analyzed soil targets with its alpha particle X-ray spectrometer and Moessbauer spectrometer.

Spirit then performed a short drive to a target called "Keel," on the outcrop called "Jibsheet."

On sol 481, Spirit was able to begin observing a target called "Reef," using the microscopic imager and performing a 16-hour integration with the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer.

On sol 482 (May 12), Spirit continued work on Reef with instruments on the robotic arm, and performed a 21-hour integration with the Moessbauer spectrometer.

Spirit's total odometry as of May 12, 2005, is 4,341.19 meters (2.70 miles).

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Progress Inch-By-Inch For Opportunity

Pasadena CA (JPL) - May 17, 2005
On Opportunity's first three drives to get out of the sand trap, the rover has advanced a total of 7.4 centimeters (2.9 inches) in getting off the dune.

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