Season Two, Episode 2: Impact!

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Secrets of the Mars Rovers – S4E12

In this season 4 finale, Gentry Lee and Rob Manning reveal how surprises, hidden flaws, and uncertainties have always been a part of rovers and the exploration of Mars.

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Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars - S4E11

Aaron Yazzie and others explain how, by scooping dirt and drilling rocks, rovers are digging deeper into the mysteries of Mars.

. 53min 46sec

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