Power on the Moon What Will it Take to Survive the Lunar Night? universetoday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from universetoday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
21 moments that move us forward: We can Go Far bgsu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bgsu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Carl Sandifer helps power NASA s Mars Perseverance Rover mission bgsu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bgsu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Maple Heights native plays role in successful Mars Perseverance Rover mission
Carl Sandifer, a Maple Heights native, helped design the Radioisotope Power System that can run the Mars rover for up to 14 years. Author: Brandon Simmons Updated: 7:12 PM EST February 18, 2021
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio Once again, the incredible team of engineers and support staff at NASA were able to pull off what was once an impossible feat – landing a rover on Mars. It’s a daunting mission that requires several years of preparation and a 7-month long trip to the red planet to see if all the work pays off.
On Thursday, the success rate for landing on Mars got a little bit better. In part, you can thank a Maple Heights native helped make this mission and others a success.