Why Did NASA Add Balloons to its Mars Rover?

The video explores the journey of NASA's Spirit Rover, designed to explore Mars and search for signs of past life. Despite being built for a 90-day mission, Spirit operated for six years, overcoming harsh Martian conditions. The video details Spirit's design, launch, and the perilous landing process known as the 'six minutes of terror.' It also covers Spirit's initial exploration of Mars, including a critical malfunction that was resolved by NASA engineers, allowing Spirit to continue its mission.

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