When (each of) Opportunity and Spirit Rovers finally cease functioning, the US government should order flags over government buildings be flown at half-staff.

By 3 Marphod on December 11, 2007

(Inspired by Madman)

Seriously. These little space probes have done more for our knowledge of Martian conditions than any others, and have operated well beyond their '90 Sols' (Day) primary missions/expected lifespan.

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8 Rorek who disagreed, says

At NASA headquarters, sure.

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6 D'Archangel who agreed, says

Also, their LJs are a riot.

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1 Josh Atkins who agreed, says

No, all US flags.

The Mars Exploration Rover mission is one of, if not the, greatest robotic space mission ever undertaken (okay, besides Voyager 1 and 2).

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8 Rorek who disagreed, says

It's true, but I don't think that makes the end of their missions a national tragedy, which is I think the only reason for lowering all US flags.

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