NASA’s InSight Mars lander just gave itself a dust bath

NASA’s InSight lander is giving itself an unexpected shower, taking advantage of Mars soil for a counter-intuitive way to clear off its sola...

NASA’s InSight lander is giving itself an unexpected shower, taking advantage of Mars soil for a counter-intuitive way to clear off its solar panels for a much-needed recharge. The lander – which has been on the red planet since late 2018 – relies on solar power to operate its scientific instruments, but a build-up of dirt on the panels has … Continue reading

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