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NASA's hibernating Mars rover may not call home
Wed, 2010-08-04 10:00 — Anonymous
NASA mission controllers have not heard from the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit since March 22, and the rover is facing its toughest challenge yet -- trying to survive the harsh Martian winter.
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