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Dawn Journal: More Than One Way to Leave the Launch Pad

There are two ways for a spacecraft to leave its launch pad: climbing on a blazing tower of powerful flames accompanied by a thunderous announcement of its departure or suspended securely and gently on the crane that hoisted it there in the first place.

Sky Above, Earth Below

Hey, Moon! Get out of the way of Cassini!

Phoenix prepares for August launch

Dust storm at the Viking 1 lander site, 1977

The dust storm has brought gloom to Opportunity's skies, but everything is OK

Opportunity has ceased operations for a couple of days because the amount of sunlight available is low due to an unpredicted dust storm.

Dawn postponed until September

Dawn Journal: Awaiting Launch

The countdown is underway for Dawn's liftoff on July 8 at 4:04:49 pm EDT.

Dawn Journal: More Bad Weather

Just after the previous log was posted, further predictions of poor weather at Cape Canaveral and difficulties with a downrange launch vehicle tracking system required a launch postponement.

New Life for Stardust and Deep Impact

Ten years ago today, Pathfinder landed on Mars

Mars Climate Sounder movies!

Dawn: More probably launching July 7

A timeline for Dawn's launch

Mars Exploration Rovers Update: Spirit Detours in Silica Valley, Opportunity Returns to Duck Bay to Enter Victoria

The Mars Exploration Rovers (MERs) spent the month of June finishing work and clearing their agendas at their respective locales at Gusev Crater and Meridiani Planum in preparation for highly anticipated new assignments in July.