🔬 Science Oct 27, 2026 · Meghan Bartels

NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How

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NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How
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Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.

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