Mars orbiter exits safe mode
Posted: Sat, Dec 12, 2009, 9:31 AM ET (1431 GMT)
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) exited an extended safe mode this week because of computer problems. MRO had been in safe mode since August because of a series of unexpected computer resets, and controllers were concerned about the possibility of back-to-back resets of its primary and backup computers which, if it took place, could jeopardize the mission. Controllers uploaded a software patch last week that would prevent such a scenario and brought the spacecraft out of safe mode earlier this week. Normal scientific observations by the spacecraft are expected to begin next week.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) exited an extended safe mode this week because of computer problems. MRO had been in safe mode since August because of a series of unexpected computer resets, and controllers were concerned about the possibility of back-to-back resets of its primary and backup computers which, if it took place, could jeopardize the mission. Controllers uploaded a software patch last week that would prevent such a scenario and brought the spacecraft out of safe mode earlier this week. Normal scientific observations by the spacecraft are expected to begin next week.
Related Links:
| <<previous article | next article>> |
|
news in brief
|
|
|
|
news links
|
|
Monday, March 2
Firefly Scrubs Alpha Rocket Launch Attempt Due to Winds
Noozhawk — 6:28 am ET (1128 GMT) Space, 6G and AI: How Europe aims to be at the forefront of global communications with €100mil fund
EuroNews — 6:28 am ET (1128 GMT) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
Spaceflight Now — 6:26 am ET (1126 GMT) US far behind in space defense, True Anomaly CEO warns
Business Insider — 6:25 am ET (1125 GMT) Apollo-era space colony dreams inspire Musk’s moon transport plan
The Hill — 6:22 am ET (1122 GMT) |
