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January 2004

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alive on the ground and bouncing
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

on ground

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heat shield jet
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

Heat shield jettisoned

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Chute out
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:33 Chute confirmed out

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Max decellerate
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:31 decleerate 5 to 6 gs (max). Signals tomes being recieved.

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Slowing
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:30 Doppler indicates vehicle slowing. Now at mach 27.

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Closer
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:23 3 minutes to atmosphere interface.

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Final poll
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:23 Final poll taken. Green board. Go for EDL (entry, descent and landing). 6 minutes from the atmosphere. Go MER A!!!

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LOS and AOS
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:16 Loss of signal as expected with the cruise stage. It will now burn up in the atmosphere. Thanks were given to the cruise stage. Lander's signal acquired shortly thereafter.

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Cruise stage has separated
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

21:14 Cruise stage has separated. Airbag gas generator temp is ok and no longer a concern. Atmosphere interface to begin about half past the hour.

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Venting begun
by Patrick Wiggins 03 Jan '04

03 Jan '04

20:54 MST Heat rejection system coolant venting has occurred on time. Coolant was used to cool the craft en route to Mars. Craft is currently recovering from the action/reaction effects of the venting. Patrick

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