NASA scientists breathe sigh of relief as rover rolls on Mars
Friday, January 16, 2004
PASADENA, Calif. -- To the great relief of NASA scientists, the Spirit rover rolled onto the surface of Mars and trundled across the salmon-colored soil Thursday for the first time since the vehicle bounced to a landing nearly two weeks ago.
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