Tuesday Sept.11 one of NASA's robotic rovers on Mars began a risky drive into a crater. The rover (named "Opportunity") is to travel down 40 feet toward a bright band of rocks in the Voctoria crater. Scientists believe the rocks may represent the ancient surface of Mars and that studying them could shed clues on the planet's early climate. The rover's first task will be to "toe dip" into the crater, a move that involves rolling its six wheels below the rim and immediately back out to gauge its footing.
Over the next couple days NASA will be checking in with "Opportunity" and making sure everything is running smoothly. NASA officials are hopeful about the rover's driving ability, saying "We expect to have good driving."
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