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Mull · 02-18-2021, 02:49 PM

Did this rover not have any Earth trials to test its landing system? That would be a cool video to see.

I guess with different atmospheres- Earth trials wouldn't provide valuable data for the cost?

Can't find anything online

02-18-2021, 02:49 PM	#54
Mull Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2020 Exp:	Did this rover not have any Earth trials to test its landing system? That would be a cool video to see. I guess with different atmospheres- Earth trials wouldn't provide valuable data for the cost? Can't find anything online