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NASA Puts Spirit Rover Back to Work

NASA scientists report that both of its Mars rovers are now operational and able to explore the Red Planet's surface. The Spirit rover, out of commission for a week due to computer problems, has returned to work, joining the efforts of its sister craft, the Opportunity, in surveying the geological history of Mars. Hear Pat Duggins of member station WMFE.

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