Exploring Mars: Unmanned Spacecraft and the Mars Exploration Rovers

The video discusses Mars exploration, starting with unmanned spacecraft observing Mars since the 1970s. It highlights the Mars Global Surveyor mission, which mapped the Martian surface and returned significant data. The video then covers the upcoming Mars Exploration Rovers, set to launch in 2003, aimed at studying regions affected by water. The Rovers will face challenges like rough terrain and communication delays. The mission duration is planned for 90 days, extendable to six months, depending on conditions.

What challenges do the Rovers face once they reach Mars?

What is the significance of the Rovers' solar panels?